What does Shinzo Abe's assassination mean for East Asia geopolitics?
Episode Outline
This abhorrent event will be felt worldwide, but nowhere more than to Abe's family, to which TGG sends its condolences.
Friday, July 8th, 2022 saw the inconceivable and tragic assassination of Shinzo Abe, former Japanese Prime Minister, by Tetsuya Yamagami. Abe came to be known for many things, including 'Abenomics' - his form of economic policy, but equally, the term, 'Indo-Pacific' which has become a cornerstone of US foreign policy. Eleanor outlines these themes and more with questions including:
Who shot former Prime Minister Abe & what were their motivations?
How much do…
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