Japan’s Iron Lady  Takaichi is a polarising figureleading a fractious coalition

• Sanae Takaichi has made history as the first woman to lead Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after defeating Shinjiro Koizumi.

• If she becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister, she will face significant challenges amid a fractious coalition and a recent loss of parliamentary majority by the LDP.

• Known as a socially conservative right-winger and a protégé of former PM Shinzo Abe, Takaichi has expressed admiration for Margaret Thatcher.

• She is considered polarizing, particularly for her anti-immigration stance and calls to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution.

• Critics highlight her lack of focus on feminist issues, including not addressing laws regarding married women’s surnames and female succession in royalty.

• Geopolitically, her hardline views on China may heighten tensions, particularly given historical sensitivities in South Korea regarding her visits to the Yasukuni shrine.

• Economically, she must address Japan’s demographic decline and long-term economic issues, seeking to enhance ties with India, which favorably views her association with Abe.

• Takaichi’s leadership could significantly impact regional geopolitics, especially in light of shifting dynamics concerning the Quad summit and U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific.

Takaichi political coalition is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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