Japanese politics will become less stable

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority following a snap election

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  • Majority rule
  • Flip-flopping
  • Opposition gains
  • Replacing Ishiba?
  • Party prospects
  • Perilous politics

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