Japan is poised to take a sharp turn to the right, as Japanese define the term, in the coming general election to be held Dec. 16. All indications point to a return of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) under the leadership of the hawkish, one-time Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
Japan's Electoral Right Turn
Japan's Electoral Right Turn
Japan's Electoral Right Turn
Japan is poised to take a sharp turn to the right, as Japanese define the term, in the coming general election to be held Dec. 16. All indications point to a return of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) under the leadership of the hawkish, one-time Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
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