Newshour | Giappone nel caos: il primo ministro Ishiba si dimette dopo la sconfitta elettorale

Japan has been thrown into political turmoil as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned less than a year into his term. His decision came after back-to-back election defeats left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party without control of either house of parliament for the first time in decades.

Ishiba had promised stability, but his government was plagued by low approval ratings, rising inflation, stagnant wages, and political scandals that eroded public trust. The resignation rattled markets, with the yen sliding against the dollar, while investors and allies alike now wait to see who will lead Asia’s second-largest economy.

In this edition of NewsHour, Guy Shone explores the dramatic collapse of Ishiba’s leadership. We examine the reasons behind his downfall in our correspondent’s report, assess how markets are reacting, and look ahead to the looming leadership contest within the LDP.

We also hear from a leading academic — the Dean and Professor at the University of Shizuoka — who shares insights into what comes next for Japan’s economy, politics, and international relations.

As the search for a successor begins, this resignation leaves Japan facing both uncertainty and the possibility of a new political era.

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