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The Perils of Naoto Kan

The Perils of Naoto Kan
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A change in leadership in Japan passes almost un-noticed these days, but the ascension of Naoto Kan to the role of prime minister could have a long-lasting impact on the strategic landscape. Kan is the fifth Japanese prime minister in four years. He takes over from Yukio Hatoyama, who resigned after botching the sensitive issue of the relocation of the U.S. military base in Okinawa. Kan, a much wilier politician, will not revisit that particular tar baby of an issue. His pragmatism has already boosted support for the Democratic Party of Japan, which had plummeted thanks to Hatoyama's Hamlet-like indecision. (NewsWeek)
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Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan resigns, paving the way for the country's sixth premier in five years, national media report. Ref. BBC