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Abe Shinzo
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Expands Majority in Elections After Abe’s Assassination
By Thisanka Siripala
The upper house election took on heightened significance in the wake of former Prime Minister Abe’s assassination.
India Mourns Demise of ‘Great Friend’ Abe Shinzo
By Sudha Ramachandran
Under Abe’s government, Japan’s ties with India expanded beyond economic relations to include nuclear and security cooperation too.
Assassination of Kingmaker Abe Will Consolidate Prime Minister Kishida’s Power
By Kosuke Takahashi
The political shockwaves from Abe's assassination are just starting to be felt with the upper house election.
With Abe’s Assassination, the Indo-Pacific Lost Its Foremost Flag-Bearer
By Titli Basu
From the Indo-Pacific to the Quad, Abe spearheaded the strategic concepts shaping the region today.
Southeast Asian Governments React to the Assassination of Abe Shinzo
By Sebastian Strangio
The former Japanese leader has been remembered for spearheading a redoubling of Tokyo's engagement with the nations of the region.
Japan Struggles to Understand the Abe Assassination
By Cristian Martini Grimaldi
The shocking murder highlighted Abe's unique stature. But aside from the high-profile target, the killing fit a pattern of lone wolf attacks in Japan.
Japan in Shock After Fatal Shooting of Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is reeling after the assassination of its longest-serving leader while on the campaign trail for the upcoming election.
Japan Ex-Leader Abe Shinzo Assassinated While Giving Speech
By Mari Yamaguchi, Chisato Tanaka, and Foster Klug
The former prime minister, 67, was gunned down while campaigning for Sunday's upper house elections.
Suga Bows Out of Party Vote, Paves Way for New Japan Leader
By Mari Yamaguchi
The Liberal Democrats and their coalition partner have a majority in parliament. Whoever wins the September 29 party vote is likely to become the new prime minister.
Abe Apologizes, But Isn’t Charged for Cherry Blossom Scandal
By Associated Press
Prosecutors investigated whether Abe, his aide and two executives from his political support group had subsidized the party fees in violation of campaign and election funds laws.
Southeast Asia and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Vision: What’s Next After Suga’s ASEAN Tour?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip raised questions about continuity and change in Japan’s approach to Southeast Asia after Abe.
Prime Minister Suga Says Japan to Go Carbon-Free by 2050
By Associated Press
Japan's new leader has portrayed the coming shift to green energy as an opportunity rather than a burden.