Will Sunday’s Snap Election Gamble Pay

The unexpected call for an early election has generated extensive debate throughout the country - supporters assert that the Prime Minister is attempting to assert herself with a new mandate; opponents believe that the call for an early election is a risky move at a time of economic instability and declining voter enthusiasm.

This election not only has implications for the future of the current administration but also has implications for the historic nature of this leadership event and the broader political narrative in Japan that this leadership event has already changed