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Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, faces a crisis within his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) just a month into his term. Despite being favoured by the public for his clean image, he has had to contend with internal opposition after the ruling party lost seats in the general election held on October 27, 2024. The scandal-plagued party must now navigate a fragmented political landscape, where forming coalitions will be challenging. Ishiba's ambitious reforms, including a proposed "Asian Nato” security alliance, lack support, complicating his path to effective governance.
