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Abe is known for his [[conservative]] views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe has also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/abe-nationalist-blueblood-at-home-shrewd-diplomat-abroad/ Abe: Nationalist blueblood at home, shrewd diplomat abroad]. ''Breitbart News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref> and he supports low [[immigration]] levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/29/japan-confirms-its-policy-of-minimal-immigration-to-defend-culture-jobs/ Japan Confirms its Policy of Minimal Immigration to Defend Culture, Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> A [[nationalist]], Abe and his cabinet have taken an unapologetic stance toward their country and its history.<ref>Sieg, Linda (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-japan-labourers-history-an/japan-led-by-less-apologetic-generation-stays-tough-in-south-korea-feud-idUSKCN1UY1BA Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.</ref> He has supported a strong defense policy.<ref>Multiple references:

Abe is known for his [[conservative]] views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe has also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/abe-nationalist-blueblood-at-home-shrewd-diplomat-abroad/ Abe: Nationalist blueblood at home, shrewd diplomat abroad]. ''Breitbart News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref> and he supports low [[immigration]] levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/29/japan-confirms-its-policy-of-minimal-immigration-to-defend-culture-jobs/ Japan Confirms its Policy of Minimal Immigration to Defend Culture, Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> A [[nationalist]], Abe and his cabinet have taken an unapologetic stance toward their country and its history.<ref>Sieg, Linda (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-japan-labourers-history-an/japan-led-by-less-apologetic-generation-stays-tough-in-south-korea-feud-idUSKCN1UY1BA Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.</ref> He has supported a strong defense policy.<ref>Multiple references:

*Sieg, Linda (November 12, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe-legacy-analysis/abes-mission-unaccomplished-pushing-to-revise-japans-pacifist-charter-idUSKBN1XN089 Abe's mission unaccomplished: pushing to revise Japan's pacifist charter]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 12, 2019.

*Sieg, Linda (November 12, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe-legacy-analysis/abes-mission-unaccomplished-pushing-to-revise-japans-pacifist-charter-idUSKBN1XN089 Abe's mission unaccomplished: pushing to revise Japan's pacifist charter]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 12, 2019.

*Kelly, Tim (December 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-economy-budget-defence/japan-government-approves-eighth-straight-defense-spending-hike-to-record-high-idUSKBN1YO05N Japan government approves eighth straight defense spending hike to record high]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 19, 2019.</ref>

*Kelly, Tim (December 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-economy-budget-defence/japan-government-approves-eighth-straight-defense-spending-hike-to-record-high-idUSKBN1YO05N Japan government approves eighth straight defense spending hike to record high]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 19, 2019.

*Tetsushi Kajimoto (December 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-economy-budget/japan-cabinet-approves-record-939-billion-budget-spending-plan-for-fiscal-year-2020-21-idUSKBN1YO05L Japan cabinet approves record $939 billion budget spending plan for fiscal year 2020/21]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.</ref>

On November 20, 2019, Abe became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.<ref>Sieg, Linda (November 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe/japans-abe-becomes-longest-serving-pm-as-scandal-allegations-persist-idUSKBN1XU06I Japan's Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Yamaguchi, Mari (November 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/20/abe-becomes-japans-longest-serving-prime-minister/ Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving prime minister]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>

On November 20, 2019, Abe became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.<ref>Sieg, Linda (November 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe/japans-abe-becomes-longest-serving-pm-as-scandal-allegations-persist-idUSKBN1XU06I Japan's Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Yamaguchi, Mari (November 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/20/abe-becomes-japans-longest-serving-prime-minister/ Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving prime minister]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref>