Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has elected Yoshihide Suga to succeed Shinzo Abe as prime minister, following a parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Brookings Senior Fellow Mireya Solís describes Suga’s humble beginnings and political career, and the numerous domestic and foreign policy challenges awaiting him as he steps into office.
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Authors
Mireya Solís
Director
- Center for Asia Policy Studies,
Senior Fellow
- Foreign Policy, Center for Asia Policy Studies,
Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies
@solis_msolis
Adrianna Pita
Office of Communications
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PodcastWho is Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s next prime minister?
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