Maintaining strong ties should serve as a lesson for the country’s leaders
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, with U.S. President Donald Trump in 2017. Abe met Trump 14 times when he led Japan, helping to bolster bilateral relations. © Kyodo
TOKYO — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s contribution to diplomacy and security cannot be underestimated. While having significantly reinforced the Japan-U.S. alliance, his Indo-Pacific initiative has prompted major nations to rethink their geopolitical strategies.
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