How Shinzo Abe's exit could threaten regional stability and Japan's alliance with the US

August 30, 2020

How Shinzo Abe's exit could threaten regional stability and Japan's alliance with the US
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Rumors concerning Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health had circulated for weeks, and while his resignation on Friday could not have come as a complete shock to United States officials, the timing of the announcement is worrisome.