CSIS Issues Commentary: Takaichi's Approval Shield - Prospects for Her Second Year in Office
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by Yuko Nakano, associate director of the U.S.-Japan Strategic Leadership Program:
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Takaichi's Approval Shield: Prospects for Her Second Year in Office
Since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a two-thirds majority in Japan's Lower House election six months ago, she has faced challeng . . .
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Takaichi's Approval Shield: Prospects for Her Second Year in Office
Since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a two-thirds majority in Japan's Lower House election six months ago, she has faced challeng . . .