Political Power in Japan: What Are the Chances of the Opposition?

Occupation: Head of Department of Afro-Asian Studies
Affiliation:
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University), The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences (IV RAS)
Address: Moscow, 76, Vernadskogo Prosp., Moscow 119454, Russian Federation

Journal name

Problemy Dalnego Vostoka

Edition

Issue 1

Pages

27-38

Abstract

As a result of the 2017 and 2019 parliamentary elections, the LDP and Komeito coalition have again secured a stable majority in both houses of Japanese Parliament. The author analyzes the causes of electoral failures of the opposition, including such factors as the predominance of a significant conservative segment among the electorate, the growth of populism in society and the demand for charismatic leaders, as well as Abe's skillful use of media opportunities. The author views an electoral opportunity for the opposition in future in putting forward an attractive alternative program in the sphere of social policy.

Keywords

Japan, the party system, the opposition, the neo-conservative values, clientelism, "catch-all party", electoral coordination.

Received

18.03.2020

Publication date

20.03.2020

Number of characters

40395

Cite

GOST	Streltsov D. Political Power in Japan: What Are the Chances of the Opposition? // Problemy Dalnego Vostoka – 2020. – Issue 1 C. 27-38 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://pdv.jes.su/S013128120008825-8-1 (circulation date: 20.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013128120008825-8
MLA	Streltsov, Dmitry "Political Power in Japan: What Are the Chances of the Opposition?." Problemy Dalnego Vostoka 1 (2020):27-38. DOI: 10.31857/S013128120008825-8
APA	Streltsov D. (2020). Political Power in Japan: What Are the Chances of the Opposition?. Problemy Dalnego Vostoka (1), pp.27-38 DOI: 10.31857/S013128120008825-8

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