The approval rating of the cabinet led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is the latestPollsmedium** to 16%, down 5% from the previous month. This data has set a new record for Kishida since he took office, showing that his approval rating has fallen directly into the "** waters". In fact, before that, Kishida's cabinet approval ratings had been hovering in "dangerous waters", and today's straight line ** makes the situation he faces even more dire. There are many reasons for this sluggish approval rating, such as his unsatisfactory performance in power since taking office, the deepening of the economic, inflationary, and social crises in Japan, and the regional turmoil with the United States and the West. However, two major events have boosted Kishida's approval rating** by 5 percentage points and put him in an even more difficult position.
First of all, the Kishida cabinet has recently erupted frequently into "scandals", and a number of important cabinet ministers have voluntarily resigned. Since the end of November last year, including:The Cabinet of JapanChief Cabinet SecretaryA number of important cabinet officials, including Hirokazu Matsuno, have announced their resignations one after another due to scandals such as allegedly abusing their positions for personal gain. This series of crises not only put Kishida in an embarrassing situation of "no one available", but also severely damaged the image of him, his cabinet and the ruling party, and triggered a crisis of confidence. A large number of Japanese people have publicly attacked Kishida**, the ruling party andOpposition partiesA motion of no confidence was filed against him. In addition, oneLiberal Democratic PartyThe veteran said bluntly, "The Kishida regime is a sinking mud ship, and they don't want to sink with Kishida." "This means that if Kishida is unable to turn the situation around in a short period of time,Liberal Democratic PartyIt is quite possible to take a "give up" or target attitude towards him. This will bring Kishida a more serious crisis than "internal and external troubles".
Secondly, Kishida ** launched a new roundMilitaryOutreach action. According to the report, Kishida ** is approving a record 77 trillion yenMilitaryPrepare for the budget. Last year in JapanMilitaryThe budget has reached a record 68 trillion yen, and this time it increasedMilitaryThe budget is up to 1 trillion yen. It can be seen,Japanese militaryThe budget has been rising for more than 20 years in a row and is increasing every year. And Japan continues to increase military spending, further pushingMilitaryBehind the transformation, there is a hidden passage of JapanMilitarymeasures to destabilize the situation and seek the ambition of rising. However, this series ofMilitaryThe action attracted the attention of the United States, which took advantage of the opportunity to "extort money" from Japan. The United States approved 120 medium-range air-to-air missiles worth up to 2 to Japan$2.4 billion, well above the normal price. Earlier, the United States also sent 400 Tomahawks to JapanCruise missiles, 44 pieces".Rattlesnake"Missiles and a number of F-35 fighter jets and other equipment, the same can be seen from the United States to JapanThere are both direct interests and considerations to promote the "pivot to the Asia-Pacific" strategy. However, as a loyal ally of the United States, Japan may have some contradictions and feelings of resistance in its heart.
The sharp decline in Kishida**'s approval rating has not only put pressure on him personally, but also reflects the public's dissatisfaction with his performance in power and concerns about the situation at home and abroad. Kishida**'s recent frequent "scandals", including the resignation of important cabinet officials, have damaged his image and reduced his trust. At the same time, Kishida**MilitaryThe expansion operation, especially the increasing Japanese military spending, has aroused concern and concern at home and abroad. These problems have brought enormous pressure and political crises to Kishida.
The top issue facing Kishida is the legitimacy and stability of the cabinet. The sharp drop in approval means that the foundation of Kishida's cabinet has been shaken and may be at risk of being overthrown. In Japan, once the approval rating of the prime minister and his cabinet falls below 20%, they will enter the "** waters", that is, they may face a situation of forced resignation. Kishida**'s approval rating has fallen to 16%, which is very close to this danger line. If Kishida is unable to turn the situation around in a short period of time, it is likely that he will face an even greater political crisis.
The instability of the Kishida regime will also have a significant impact on Japan's domestic and foreign policy. First, Kishida's instability could lead to policy incoherence and uncertainty that could affect Japandomestic economy, inflation and social issues. Second, the decline in Kishida**'s approval rating will also affect the formulation and implementation of Japan's foreign policy. Japan has always maintained a high degree of co-frequency with the United States, and when the United States takes action, Japan is often the first to respond and follow up. However, if Kishida's legitimacy and stability are threatened, it could affect the stability and reliability of Japan's foreign policy, which in turn could affect relations with Western countries such as the United States.
Finally, Kishida**'s instability may also bring new uncertainties and risks to the regional situation. Japan's continued increase in military spending, the expansion of its armaments, and its cooperation with the United States to promote regional turmoil have aroused concern and concern in the Asia-Pacific region. If Kishida** is unable to smoothly continue to implement this strategy, it may lead to changes and tensions in the region. And the United States, as a country with troops stationed in Japan, for JapanMilitaryThere is a keen observation of the dynamics and the political situation. The U.S. response and response will have a significant impact on stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
In short, the sharp drop in Kishida**'s approval rating indicates that he is facing a serious political crisis and an unstable situation. The reasons for this crisis can be attributed to the frequent "scandals" of the cabinet and the JapaneseMilitaryOutreach action. The instability of Kishida** will affect Japan's domestic and foreign policies and the stability and development of the regional situation. How to deal with this crisis will have an important impact on the direction of Japan and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region.