Japan's Takaichi Dissolves House of Representatives; Calls Snap Election for Feb. 8

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Takaichi's snap election gamble is reckless and dangerous. It risks economic chaos, with a weak yen hitting year lows and inflation crushing voters, while her China bluster triggers tourist flight cancellations, rare earth export bans and heightened regional instability. Her sky-high approval ratings mask deep distrust in the LDP, and rushing a third election in 16 months puts personal and partisan interests above the national good.