Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: What Her Leadership Means for India-Japan Strategic Partnership

Oct 22, 2025 04:13 pm CST

Japan's Sanae Takaichi makes history as the first female Prime Minister, continuing Shinzo Abe's legacy of strengthening India-Japan relations. As a China hawk and Quad supporter, her established ties with PM Modi and commitment to Indo-Pacific security signal potential deepening of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, despite facing political challenges at home.