CSIS Issues Commentary: Japan Poised for Early General Election
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Japan Poised for Early General Election
By Kristi Govella and Yuko Nakano
On January 14, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed ruling coalition officials of her intention to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament, setting in motion preparation for an early general election. This decision comes . . .
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Japan Poised for Early General Election
By Kristi Govella and Yuko Nakano
On January 14, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed ruling coalition officials of her intention to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament, setting in motion preparation for an early general election. This decision comes . . .