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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3731
  • 14 Jan 2026
  • 29 min

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi plans snap election

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3731
  • 29 min

Will a snap vote give Sanae Takaichi the mandate that she seeks to push forward her agenda? Plus: China’s strategic support for Iran and we interview Caroline Avedon, the curator of the Richard Avedon: Facing West exhibition.

Host
  • Andrew Muell
Contributors
  • Annelise Maynard
  • Christy O'Grady
  • Laura Kramer

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