Shigeru Ishiba (Japanese: 石破 茂; born 4 February 1957) is a Japanese politician serving as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2024.

Jan 24, 2025 · Shigeru Ishiba is a Japanese politician who currently serves as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and prime minister of Japan (2024– ). He is known for his defense and security expertise as well as for his work in agriculture and countryside revitalization.

ISHIBA Shigeru. Prime Minister. Profile Date of birth Feb. 4, 1957 Hometown Yazu Town, Tottori Prefecture Political party Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP ...

Oct 2, 2024 · Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pledging to stick to the vital Japan-U.S. alliance while calling for it to be more equitable. He took office Tuesday vowing to tackle a slow economy and regain public trust before an upcoming election.

Sep 26, 2024 · Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

1 day ago · Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble. By Martin Fackler Reporting from ...

Nov 8, 2024 · Following the resignation of former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo, Ishiba ran in the LDP leadership election to choose his successor, competing against former Prime Ministers SUGA Yoshihide and KISHIDA Fumio.

Sep 27, 2024 · Shigeru Ishiba has long been popular with voters but has often struggled to win over his conservative fellow Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers. A vocal critic of the hawkish politics of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, he was long seen as a troublesome outsider by some party members.