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Strike Two In Japan Security Lapse

William Pesek, Columnist, Nikkei Asia

18-Apr-23 07:30

Strike Two In Japan Security Lapse

Over the weekend, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unhurt after an explosive device was thrown at him at a campaign event. The incident echoed the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe less than a year ago and raises questions about security concerns ahead of the G7 Summit. We discuss domestic reactions to the incident and political dynamics ahead of local elections with Tokyo-based journalist William Pesek.

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Categories:  politics,  international

Tags:  japanese security,  fumio kishida,  japanese elections,  shinzo abe,  g7 summit, 


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