How did you react to the recent slush fund scandal over LDP factions’ political fundraising parties? Fujimura: I was surprised. In general society, compliance is a matter of course, but politicians ...
Hirai Takuya, head of the LDP’s public relations department, unveils a promotional poster for the LDP’s upcoming presidential election at a press conference, Aug. 21, 2024. Credit: Liberal Democratic ...
Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund (LDP) offers a 7.2% yield and trades at a 3.41% discount to NAV. LDP's reliance on net realized gains and leverage, along with high exposure ...
Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. Thursday, September 12, marks the official start of the campaign for president of ...
Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. On September 27, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will choose a new ...
Japan’s efforts to put a stop to controversial political slush funds in the form of an amendment bill has made its way to the Diet for deliberation. But political parties are deeply divided on how ...
A leader who has lost the public's trust in an election but refuses to take responsibility is nothing short of irresponsible. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held a joint meeting of its ...