Takaichi's Troubling Tribute to Abe In Japan's current climate of rising nationalism and economic uncertainty, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is positioning herself as the standard bearer for Shinzo Abe's legacy.
By invoking her mentor's memory, she aims to rally support around a vision that prioritizes military expansion and a more assertive foreign policy. Takaichi's close relationship with Abe dates back to the early 2000s.
However, his legacy is far from uncontroversial.