Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is set to retain a two-thirds majority in Sunday's general election, gaining a further mandate after five years in power and offering the bloc the impetus to pursue a first-ever amendment to the Japanese Constitution.A divided opposition and low turnout likely contributed to the outcome of the election, which followed a rough year for Abe amid allegations of cronyism.The victory could reinforce Abe's chances of succeeding in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership contest in September next year and eventually becoming Japan's longest-serving prim…READ FULL ARTICLE
