| Summary/Abstract |
The chairmanship at Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) had been vacant since the passing in 2019 of founder and former Chairman Nakasone Yasuhiro. On October 22, 2021, Aso Taro was elected to the post of Chairman of Nakasone Peace Institute. Today, when Japan and the world are facing various challenges in such areas as security, politics and economics, and environmental issues, strong leadership is required above all. Since his first election as a member of the House of Representatives in 1979, Chairman Aso has served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Prime Minister, after having served as Minister of State, Economic and Fiscal Policy, and Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications. Previous to these posts he led as minister and chairman of multiple other ministries and agencies in the areas of finance, fiscal policy, commerce and industry, and education, among others. With this wealth of political experience, it is hoped that, led by the new Chairman, NPI will formulate policy proposals that contribute to the peace and prosperity of Japan and the world.
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