TOKYO -- A political era closed with Shinzo Abe's assassination on Friday, marked by a diplomatic legacy that struck a balance between his conservative ideology and pragmatism.
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Shinzo Abe's second run as Japan's prime minister was marked by his conservative ideology as well as his pragmatism both in domestic and international affairs. (Photo by Masaru Shioyama)
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