BLUF
The agreement sets the stage for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first female prime minister. Takaichi favours revising Japan's pacifist post-war constitution to recognise the role of its expanding military.Learning Outcomes
- Identify key ideas and beliefs of Japan’s proposed new prime minister and discuss how these ideas might affect Japan’s relationship with its allies and other nations.
- Understand how history can influence politics today, and why some people are concerned about Takaichi’s visits to a Japanese war memorial.
