ASSESSMENTS

Japan: The DPJ's Limited Cabinet Options

Sep 16, 2009 | 19:15 GMT

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Summary

Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama became Japan's prime minister Sept. 16. His Cabinet includes a single seat for each of his party's coalition partners but is also the result of having limited choices of experienced candidates for the ministerial positions.

New Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama had limited choices of experienced candidates for his Cabinet....

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