Japan: Sanae Takaichi Takes Leadership of the Ruling Party and is Set to Become Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, a radical nationalist, was elected on Saturday, October 4, as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is expected to become Japan's first female Prime Minister soon.

At 64 years old, she succeeds Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned after being elected head of the government in October 2024, defeating her in the LDP leadership election.

On Saturday, during the second round of this election, only elected officials and party members voted...