key takeaways
- The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Ishin no Kai are nearing an agreement that will at least secure the premiership for Takaichi Sanae and could bring Ishin no Kai into a coalition government.
- While managing a coalition could be difficult over the longer term, by cementing a partnership with Ishin no Kai the LDP not only ensures Takaichi’s victory but could also deal a blow to the opposition by strengthening the government’s control of the Diet.