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U.S. Nervous About Japan's New Prime Minister

by Jackie Northam, NPR
December 18, 2012

The Obama administration will soon be dealing with new leadership in Japan. Over the weekend, Japanese voters returned a former prime minister to the country's top job. Shinzo Abe took an assertive stand on several issues during the election, sparking concern in the U.S. his win could stir up tension in the region.

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