The Next Act for Japan's LDP
The internal politics of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democratic Party resembles bunraku theatre, with master puppeteers manipulating ornate, life-size puppets. This year, the senior puppeteers of the LDP left the stage. The deaths of Noburo Takeshita and of the man he appointed as prime mini...
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Published in | Far Eastern Economic Review Vol. 163; no. 44; p. 37 |
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Format | Magazine Article Trade Publication Article |
Language | English |
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Hong Kong
Dow Jones & Company Inc
02.11.2000
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Summary: | The internal politics of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democratic Party resembles bunraku theatre, with master puppeteers manipulating ornate, life-size puppets. This year, the senior puppeteers of the LDP left the stage. The deaths of Noburo Takeshita and of the man he appointed as prime minister, Keizo Obuchi, have resulted in a leadership vacuum. The ensuing leadership transition presents an opportunity to transform not only the party, but the economy itself. |
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ISSN: | 0014-7591 1563-9339 |