Takaichi calls snap election and puts her leadership on the line in Japan
- January 18, 2026
Japan’s prime minister dissolves parliament and calls early elections, relying on data, strategy and political science to retain power.
Japan’s prime minister dissolves parliament and calls early elections, relying on data, strategy and political science to retain power.
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