The abrupt resignation of former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo in late August was undoubtedly the most understated political event of the year.
As the decade comes to an end, when one thinks of the political leaders who have left a considerable mark, Abe with his impressive political longevity stands alone. His well-orchestrated, quiet domestic social revolution has reshaped Japan. Abe is a colossal political figure whose contributions will no doubt reverberate throughout the Asian century...
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