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'''Abe Shinzo''' (born 安倍 晋三 on September 21, 1954) is the current Prime Minister of [[Japan]], and is the president of the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan]]. The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan differs vastly from the [[Democratic Party]] of the United States. In Japan, liberalism adheres to the understanding of liberal and democratic values as outlined in [[Jeffersonian Democracy]], and are thus closer to [[libertarian]] values. | '''Abe Shinzo''' (born 安倍 晋三 on September 21, 1954) is the current Prime Minister of [[Japan]], and is the president of the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan]]. The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan differs vastly from the [[Democratic Party]] of the United States. In Japan, liberalism adheres to the understanding of liberal and democratic values as outlined in [[Jeffersonian Democracy]], and are thus closer to [[libertarian]] values. | ||
| − | Abe is known for his [[conservative]] views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe has also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,<ref>[ | + | Abe is known for his [[conservative]] views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe has also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/abe-nationalist-blueblood-at-home-shrewd-diplomat-abroad/ Abe: Nationalist blueblood at home, shrewd diplomat abroad]. ''Breitbart News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref> and he supports low [[immigration]] levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/29/japan-confirms-its-policy-of-minimal-immigration-to-defend-culture-jobs/ Japan Confirms its Policy of Minimal Immigration to Defend Culture, Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> A [[nationalist]], Abe and his cabinet have taken an unapologetic stance toward their country and its history.<ref>Sieg, Linda (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-japan-labourers-history-an/japan-led-by-less-apologetic-generation-stays-tough-in-south-korea-feud-idUSKCN1UY1BA Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.</ref> He has supported a strong defense policy.<ref>Multiple references: |
| + | *Sieg, Linda (November 12, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe-legacy-analysis/abes-mission-unaccomplished-pushing-to-revise-japans-pacifist-charter-idUSKBN1XN089 Abe's mission unaccomplished: pushing to revise Japan's pacifist charter]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 12, 2019. | ||
| + | *Kelly, Tim (December 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-economy-budget-defence/japan-government-approves-eighth-straight-defense-spending-hike-to-record-high-idUSKBN1YO05N Japan government approves eighth straight defense spending hike to record high]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 19, 2019. | ||
| + | *Tetsushi Kajimoto (December 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-economy-budget/japan-cabinet-approves-record-939-billion-budget-spending-plan-for-fiscal-year-2020-21-idUSKBN1YO05L Japan cabinet approves record $939 billion budget spending plan for fiscal year 2020/21]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | On November 20, 2019, Abe became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.<ref>Sieg, Linda (November 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe/japans-abe-becomes-longest-serving-pm-as-scandal-allegations-persist-idUSKBN1XU06I Japan's Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Yamaguchi, Mari (November 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/20/abe-becomes-japans-longest-serving-prime-minister/ Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving prime minister]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:09, December 20, 2019
| 安倍 晋三 (Abe Shinzo) | |||
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| Prime Minister of Japan From: December 26, 2012 | |||
| Predecessor | Yoshihiko Noda | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| Prime Minister of Japan From: September 26, 2006 – September 26, 2007 | |||
| Predecessor | Yoshihiko Noda | ||
| Successor | Yasuo Fukuda | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Liberal Democratic Party | ||
| Spouse(s) | Akie Matsuzaki | ||
| Religion | Shinto and Buddhist | ||
Abe Shinzo (born 安倍 晋三 on September 21, 1954) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, and is the president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan differs vastly from the Democratic Party of the United States. In Japan, liberalism adheres to the understanding of liberal and democratic values as outlined in Jeffersonian Democracy, and are thus closer to libertarian values.
Abe is known for his conservative views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe has also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,[1] and he supports low immigration levels.[2] A nationalist, Abe and his cabinet have taken an unapologetic stance toward their country and its history.[3] He has supported a strong defense policy.[4]
On November 20, 2019, Abe became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Abe: Nationalist blueblood at home, shrewd diplomat abroad. Breitbart News. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ↑ Williams, Thomas D. (November 29, 2017). Japan Confirms its Policy of Minimal Immigration to Defend Culture, Jobs. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ↑ Sieg, Linda (August 8, 2019). Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud. Reuters. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Sieg, Linda (November 12, 2019). Abe's mission unaccomplished: pushing to revise Japan's pacifist charter. Reuters. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- Kelly, Tim (December 19, 2019). Japan government approves eighth straight defense spending hike to record high. Reuters. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- Tetsushi Kajimoto (December 19, 2019). Japan cabinet approves record $939 billion budget spending plan for fiscal year 2020/21. Reuters. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ↑ Sieg, Linda (November 19, 2019). Japan's Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist. Reuters. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ↑ Yamaguchi, Mari (November 20, 2019). Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved November 20, 2019.
