On Tuesday, Japan’s parliament installed Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as prime minister. The elevation to power of this ultra-nationalist, pro-war figure comes with a new ruling coalition that is rapidly pushing establishment politics even further to the right.

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    8 hours ago

    I wouldn’t quite say just another. She’s cozying up to Japan’s version of MAGA, and she’s another cult member, like Abe, which the government was trying to stamp out for a time. But generally you’re right.