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Takaichi Sanae’s economic agenda bears little resemblance to her mentor’s
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The prime minister’s hopes for her snap election depend on their ardour

Hawkish on security policy, dovish on fiscal policy and traditionalist on social policy, she will move her country to the right

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The latest feud between the East Asian giants is unlikely to end soon

Takaichi Sanae wants bigger budgets, better spooks and a stronger arms industry

In a time of higher inflation, a falling yen and rising bond yields make a noxious blend