Abe Launches His Prime Minister Bid
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Japan’s chief Cabinet secretary, Shinzo Abe, announced his candidacy for prime minister, promising to defend Japan’s interests and maintain the security alliance with the United States.
Abe is considered a hawk on security matters and a proponent of a more assertive Japan. He has a hefty lead in polls in the Sept. 20 contest for president of the ruling party, a post that virtually guarantees election as prime minister.
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