Five uncertainties as lower house dissolved
Takaichi and LDP projecting confidence – the latter raised its victory line to an absolute majority of its own
Ruling and opposition parties avoid tradeoffs in manifestos
Takaichi will not pivot on fiscal policy absent extraordinary market pressure
US-Iran-Israel | Feelings, Theories & Speculation
All might not be as it appears…
Challenges await as Japan mobilizes for 8 February election
Victory for Takaichi and the LDP could depend on a large increase in turnout
Japan | Opposition merger talks show Takaichi is not the only risk taker
The wheels for a snap election in motion, but the prospect of an opposition merger could make the contest more competitive.
Takaichi readies the snap election card
Takaichi decides in favor of an early election
AMBER ALERT: Lowered from RED | Iran-Israel
Still a very fluid and tense situation…
Japan | The snap election question
Still be a gamble for Takaichi and the LDP
Will DPFP heed LDP’s calls to help stabilize politics?
LDP courts DPFP as snap election odds fade
BREAKING: Venezuela | Military Clashes in Caracas
Chaos and confusion… Shooting has stopped