Shinzo Abe has left a strong diplomatic legacy in Japan. The resignation of his successor after one year in office and the arrival of Fumio Kishida, a consensus builder, raise fears that the country has weakened, while it must show clear-sighted leadership in the face of U.S. strategies to counter China. After Joe Biden renewed the commitment to the QUAD format, Tokyo must adapt to the creation of a resolutely offensive AUKUS partnership.
