A popular political scion and rival to the current prime minister. A veteran top diplomat and ex-party faction leader known as a tough negotiator. A brash and youthful U.S.-born conservative voice who renounced her American citizenship.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi¡¯s picks for Japan¡¯s new defense, foreign and economic security ministers are not your typical stodgy line-up.
Stepping into the shoes of arguably three of the country¡¯s most important political posts, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and economic security minister Kimi Onoda are expected to bring a mix of experience and vitality to the Takaichi administration.
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