Japan’s government selects sixth prime minister in five years

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Japan’s government selects sixth prime minister in five years
The new leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, Yoshihiko Noda, speaks during a press conference shortly after his election. AP/Hiro Komae
Japan’s government selects sixth prime minister in five years
The new leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, Yoshihiko Noda, speaks during a press conference shortly after his election. AP/Hiro Komae

Japan’s government selects sixth prime minister in five years

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In Japan, the governing Democratic Party (DPJ) chose Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda as its leader, making him the country’s sixth prime minister in five years. We’ll discuss what this means for Japan’s future with Steve Clemons, Washington editor-at-large for The Atlantic website and director of the Japan Policy Research Institute.