A call for a new stimulus in Japan comes amid widespread concerns that Japan may be sliding into recession.

Amidst deflation and heavy opposition to his successful remilitarization law, Abe needs to prove he can manage the economy.

Shinzo Abe is calling for an election after Japan fell back into recession. If “Abenomics” fails to restore Japan’s economy to some degree of health, it won’t just be bad news for Japan.