Category: Election

Is Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party experiencing its downfall?

Nov 4, 2024 10:10

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by

Paul J. Kramer

in Election, Politics

Japan’s recent snap election has been described as a “seismic” shift which might send Asia’s “most stable democracy into chaos.” Let me give you a more nuanced view, based on my recent fieldwork in Japan.
Another blog, seriously?

Nov 1, 2024 13:37

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by

Paul J. Kramer

in General

You might be wondering: Does the world really need another blog? Or perhaps, who asked for your opinion, Paul? Let me clear up those questions. Welcome to my new blog!