Shinzo Abe

Shinzo Abe was Japan's longest-serving prime minister and a transformational politician in Japanese politics.

Political Figure

September 21, 1954

Virgo

70

Nagato, Honshu, Japan

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s most extended-serving prime minister, was a transformative figure in the country’s political landscape. He is widely recognized for his efforts to rejuvenate Japan’s economy through his “Abenomics” economic policies. Additionally, Abe concentrated on enhancing Japan’s defense stance and fortifying its diplomatic ties with the global community. His notable accomplishments include the creation of Japan’s first National Security Council and the establishment of the U.S.-Japan-India-Australia quadrilateral security dialogue. He participated in negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and contributed to resolving the North Korea abduction issue. Abe’s impact on domestic politics persisted even after his departure from office, and his legacy continues to influence Japanese politics on various matters.

An intriguing aspect of Shinzo Abe’s life is that he adopted his political perspective from his maternal grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, who served in the wartime government and reentered politics in the 1950s.