The next prime minister of Japan should exhibit signs of good judgment, decisiveness, personal courage to make the tough decisions and the ability to articulate a positive but pragmatic vision for Japan.
Seen through the lens of a Japanese conservative, the next leader¡¯s political and security priorities are clear-cut: First, keep Japan safe in the face of inevitable natural disasters and from external threats; second, employ Japanese conservative values as a unifier of the nation; and third, maintain a transparent and accountable governance system that consistently produces capable leaders who can champion Japan¡¯s interests and ensure national unity.
As described previously, the three key elements of Japanese conservatism are to preserve Japanese identity, traditional values and customs by maintaining a shared sense of community and the family, sustain the imperial succession and confirm by constitutional amendment the role of the Self-Defense Forces in securing the nation¡¯s sovereignty.
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