Requiem for a Nationalist: What Directions for Japanese Politics After Abe Shinzo?

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Brief Overview

This paper uses constructivist theory to examine current directions in Japanese politics, after the assassination of Abe Shinzo. Both the ruling LDP Party and opposition parties must readjust due to the changes unleashed by the Abe government.

Author

• Joel R. Campbell, Troy University