The Globalist Who is Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi?
Oct 6, 2025
Tomohiko Tanaguchi, former advisor to Shinzo Abe, dives into the potential of Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, discussing her backgrounds, conservative views, and economic priorities. Rob Cameron analyzes the ups and downs of Czech politics, highlighting Andrej Babiš's comeback in a polarized landscape. Yossi Mecklenburg brings insights on Middle Eastern tensions, including cautious optimism for Israel-Hamas talks. Chris Sabatini addresses US policy in Latin America, while Bruno Kaufmann peeks into the Nobel Peace Prize selection process.
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Takaichi’s Governance Challenge
- Sanae Takaichi is a conservative, encyclopedic policymaker who aligns closely with Shinzo Abe on security and growth-first economics.
- She must build ad-hoc coalitions to govern because the LDP lost its parliamentary majority.
Growth-First And Pragmatic Security
- Takaichi prioritises growth over fiscal prudence and shares Abe's pragmatic stance on security and alliances.
- Her Taiwan friendliness complicates China policy while business ties push for balance.
Use Diet Sessions To Prove Leadership
- Demonstrate coalition-building skills during the upcoming Diet sessions in Oct–Dec and Jan–June to prove leadership.
- Use ad-hoc alliances with moderate opposition parties to pass measures without an LDP majority.