Shinzo Abe

Shinzo Abe

politician Japan

Shinzo Abe is a prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan in two non-consecutive terms, first from 2006 to 2007 and then from 2012 to 2020. He is known for his economic policies, often referred to as 'Abenomics', which aimed to revive Japan's economy through aggressive monetary easing, fiscal stimulus, and structural reforms. Abe was also a key figure in strengthening Japan's security posture and enhancing its defense alliances, particularly with the United States. His tenure was marked by efforts to amend Japan's pacifist constitution and increase defense spending amid regional tensions.

Born on Sep 21, 1954 (71 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.07%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
2,446,865
Power
70,097$
Sentiment
5.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Japan 8 5.12 0.73% +20% 126,476,461 1,113,921 $5,000,000 44,037$
Taiwan 5 6.40 0.63% +10% 23,816,775 166,234 $670,000 4,676$
United Kingdom 4 5.50 0.20% +10% 67,886,011 147,215 $2,700,000 5,855$
Canada 2 5.00 0.19% +10% 38,005,238 77,778 $1,700,000 3,479$
Switzerland 2 5.50 0.18% +10% 8,654,622 17,565 $700,000 1,421$
China 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 1,402,112,000 891,362 $14,000,000 8,900$
Hong Kong 1 7.00 0.13% +0% 7,500,700 9,567 $370,000 472$
Australia 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,224 $1,380,000 1,257$
Totals 24 1,699,951,691 2,446,866 $26,520,000 70,097$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shinzo Abe was the former Japanese prime minister who was assassinated. 5

BBC: Man who killed ex-Japan PM apologises to his family

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Shinzo Abe is referenced as a political mentor to Kishida Fumio, emphasizing the strategic patience required in international relations. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 孫興杰:中美關係「再正常化」與東亞秩序的大轉型 - 20251127 - 觀點 - 每日明報

Taiwan Taiwan: Shinzo Abe is a former Japanese prime minister referenced in the context of Japan's evolving defense posture since his cabinet in 2015. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: China driving Tokyo-Seoul wedge - Taipei Times

Australia Australia: Takaichi, like her mentor, the late Shinzo Abe, is deploying stimulus to try to grow Japan out of its debt trap. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Japan is trying to escape the debt trap