Shigeru Ishiba Defense expert Shigeru Ishiba became Japan's 102nd prime minister in October 2024. (more) Shigeru Ishiba prime minister of Japan Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shigeru-Ishiba Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shigeru-Ishiba Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Assistant Editor for Encyclopædia Britannica. He covers topics primarily related to Asia and Asian Studies. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 8, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Born: February 4, 1957, Tokyo, Japan (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Shigeru Ishiba (born February 4, 1957, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese politician who serves as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and prime minister of Japan (2024– ). He has held key ministerial roles throughout his career. He initially focused on agriculture and then spent many years working primarily on defense and security, becoming known for advocating a NATO-style Asian military alliance. More recently, he has worked on countryside revitalization, addressing rural issues and Japan’s declining population. A frequent critic of Shinzo Abe’s administration, Ishiba argued that its policies worsened inequality and eroded public trust. His alignment with ...(100 of 804 words)

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