Factional Politics in the Liberal Democratic Party - 9781009609005

Name: Factional Politics in the Liberal Democratic Party - 9781009609005
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Factional Politics in the Liberal Democratic PartyExplaining Change and Continuity in Japan's Economic Statecraft\nAuthor(s): Michael J. Gigante, Ming Wan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009609005, 978-1009609005\nSynopsis\nWhat explains change and continuity in Japan's economic statecraft? This Element examines the interplay between factional dynamics in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Japan's foreign policy through two cases: Japan's unprecedented decision to impose severe sanctions on Russia following its 2022 Ukraine invasion, and its decades-long ASEAN strategy amid political uncertainty and great power competition. The authors find that factional balance or the outsized influence of a large faction facilitates abrupt political-economic shifts, sustained until a similar dynamic triggers correction. Unlike most systems, Japan's intra-party politics do not lead to full leadership tu.