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Ruling and opposition parties avoid tradeoffs in manifestos January 22, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Opposition merger talks show Takaichi is not the only risk taker January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
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Electoral reform bill poses major test for Takaichi December 10, 2025 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Takaichi secures premiership with Ishin pact, but questions linger October 20, 2025 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
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