Abe Shinzo
Abe Shinzo was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan twice, from 2006–2007 and 2012–2020, making him the country’s longest-serving prime minister.
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A new biography reevaluates Japan's longest-serving prime minister, questioning whether he was an idealist or realist.
Market Liberals see Abe's legacy positively for his pro-market reforms and strategic alliance with the U.S., though his revisionist history may raise concerns.