A new chapter: Japan's first woman Prime Minister takes office

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Japan has elected its first female prime minister in a landmark moment capping three months of political uncertainty and wrangling in the country. Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi made history, after a resounding win in both houses of parliament. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Associate Professor Kei Koga, Head of the Public Policy and Global Affairs Programme, NTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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