This is the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE. We look into current global developments and emphasize their future trends and effects for you. Today, host Emily Donahue speaks with Scott Kardas, Asia-Pacific analyst with RANE. The world was shocked when Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe was assassinated. His death was more than shocking though. It was the equivalent of a major seismic event for Japan’s politics. We start by delving into the impact will Abe's death have on the Liberal Democratic Party's domestic and foreign political agendas. RANE Worldview is unlike any other publication. We provide in-depth, bias-free analysis of global events in an easy-to-read format so you can stay not just abreast, but ahead of developments that could impact your life, and business. Subscribe today for just $1 for 4 weeks. Full details are here: https://cloud.subscribe.stratfor.com/worldview.