In episode 6 of Japan Memo, Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino are joined by Dr Sheila Smith, senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and Peter Landers, Tokyo bureau chief at The Wall Street Journal.

Sheila and Peter draw upon their expertise and on-the-ground insights to examine the implications of the 31st October 2021 general election. Topics discussed include:

·        Election results and changes in Japanese politics

·        Internal Liberal Democratic Party dynamics

·        Kishida Cabinet’s policies for Japan’s economy and economic security

·        Investments in defence and the potential to obtain strike capabilities

·        New appointments and impact on foreign policy

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Date of Recording: 24 November 2021

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