U.S. senior official praises Prime Minister Abe, “important partner for Asian policy,” August 29, 7:13

Former Deputy Secretary of State Russell, who was responsible for Asian policy under the US Obama administration, recalled that Prime Minister Abe's participation in the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement was a "courageous decision" when he spoke to NHK. It was an important partner in Asian policy."

Mr. Russell said, "Prime Minister Abe has expanded Japan's international influence through active diplomacy and has come up with the concept of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The Obama administration at that time emphasized Asia. With the policy in mind, Prime Minister Abe was a very important partner."

In addition, he said, "Prime Minister Abe's strengthening of Japan's defense power also contributed to the strengthening of the Japan-US alliance and the security of the Asian region," and "Prime Minister Abe's decision to join the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement" It was a very courageous and important historical decision."

In addition, President Obama visited Hiroshima in the atomic bombed area, and Prime Minister Abe visited Pearl Harbor = Pearl Harbor, although there was a difference in opinion with Prime Minister Abe regarding historical views such as comfort women. By doing so, I realized that a reconciliation between the two countries was realized and a new Japan-US relationship was established.

In addition, Mr. Russell said of the successor to Prime Minister Abe: "There are many experienced politicians in the ruling LDP. Understanding the importance of the Japan-US alliance and the role Japan plays in the world. People who are living.”

He pointed out that the basic policy of emphasizing the Japan-US alliance will not change in the next Japanese administration. Will not hold him."

Expert "Trump will be disappointed"

Also, Joshua Walker, an American political scientist and chairman of the Japan-US exchange organization "Japan Society," told NHK that "Trump will be disappointed with Prime Minister Abe's resignation." However, he pointed out that the importance of Japan to the United States will not change in the face of the threat of China.

``U.S. citizens usually don't know the Japanese prime minister, except for Prime Minister Abe, who has a long tenure and went to see sumo with President Trump who visited Japan,'' said Walker. I have made a personal relationship by doing golf diplomacy."

He added, "President Trump is a diplomatic policy that emphasizes personal relationships. That's why he will be very disappointed with Prime Minister Abe's resignation."

On the other hand, he said, "Japan and the United States have a common threat of China. The Trump administration will cooperate no matter who the new Prime Minister of Japan will be," he said. He pointed out that the importance of does not change.

US leading paper featured in major news items

All of America's leading newspapers featured as major news items in the electronic version of the 28th, with a particular interest in choosing a successor.

Among them, the New York Times was featured as the main news following the Republican convention and the infection situation of the new coronavirus, and introduced Prime Minister Abe's diplomacy, domestic affairs, and economic performance under the title of "Shinzo Abe's Legacy". I am.

He pointed out that Abenomics would be the one that had the longest impact, and he said that he was unable to fulfill his promise to promote the active role of women.

The New York Times also expressed interest in the succession of elections as "it will open the way for fierce succession struggles," and details the mechanism of the LDP presidential election.

He told American experts that "it will be a weaker government no matter who becomes the prime minister", saying that it is difficult to solidify the power base amid rapid changes in the domestic and international situations. I am.

In addition, the Wall Street Journal is also an article on the selection of successors, and with a photo that the president Kishida's political research president, Ishiba / former secretary general, Secretary General Suga etc. are among the candidates, with a picture, all candidates are political He suggests that despite different styles, Prime Minister Abe's policies will not be changed significantly.