Abe: The Confluence of the Two Seas

Abe was a towering figure in many ways at the Indo-Pacific. He oversaw Japan's first national security strategy. The Quad, which included the US, Japan, India and Australia, began to formally emerge as a consultative group during his term. And of course, you know, I'd be remiss not to point out the controversies and the difficulties that also colored Abe's time in office.