Author: Mohit Gupta

Strong, powerful, and wise,” are the words President Trump used when endorsing Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of what many are calling a historic electoral victory. Four months into her tenure as Japan’s first female prime minister, Takaichi made the bold decision to call a snap election that could have backfired spectacularly, but she approached with confidence built on her rising approval ratings and clear policy vision.The gamble paid off handsomely. Her Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s snap election, securing an impressive 316 seats in the 465-seat lower house. This victory represents the first time since World War II…