Japan’s new PM may have a bone to pick with the US – Responsible Statecraft

Japan’s new PM may have a bone to pick with the US  Responsible StatecraftJapan’s ruling party elects Shigeru Ishiba as new prime minister  The Washington PostJapan’s Ishiba likely to name ex-rival Koizumi as LDP campaign chief, NHK says  ReutersJapan’s ‘Oddball’ Leader Ishiba Wants to Boost Military, Beat Deflation  BloombergEx-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister  The Associated Press