Japan's Leadership Race: High Stakes and Global Impact

Japan's leadership race is on! With the Prime Minister stepping down, the ruling party scrambles to regain power amidst rising populism. Frontrunners Sanae Takaichi, promising stimulus, and Shinjiro Koizumi, pushing reform, clash over economic visions, impacting markets and US relations. The winner faces inflation, security tensions, and a $550B US investment deal. Will it be Takaichi's spending or Koizumi's stability that wins? The October 4th vote will reshape Japan's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.