Following the stunning assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Mireya Solís describes Abe's policy legacies, the role he continued to play in shaping the direction of the country, and the ramifications of his assassination for Japan's politics. Show notes and transcript: <a href= "https://brook.gs/3yNFLND">https://brook.gs/3yNFLND</a> Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to <a href= "mailto:podcasts@brookings.edu" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">podcasts@brookings.edu</a> and follow us and tweet us at <a class="js-external-link" href= "http://www.twitter.com/policypodcasts">@policypodcasts</a> on Twitter. The Current is part of the <a href= "https://www.brookings.edu/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Brookings Podcast Network</a>.

Why is Sri Lanka in crisis, and what comes next?

The Brookings Current brings you smart, timely, and quick analysis from experts at the Brookings Institution on breaking news and current policy conversations. In these short episodes, learn not only what's happening, but why and how to make sense of it.