Yoshihide Suga

ModernPoliticianJapan1948 — ?

Japanese prime minister who succeeded Abe.

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Quick Facts

Born

1948

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)15

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score38.8

Yoshihide Suga — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Appointed Chief Cabinet SecretaryPolitical Action◆ Major

Suga was appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He served in this role from 2012 to 2020, becoming the longest-serving Chief Cabinet Secretary in Japanese history, managing daily government operations and press briefings.

JapanGovernmentAbe Administration

Impact: national

2020 AD

Elected Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Suga was elected as Prime Minister of Japan by the National Diet, succeeding Shinzo Abe who resigned due to health issues. He won the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election with overwhelming support from party factions.

JapanPrime MinisterLDP

Impact: national

2021 AD

Announced resignation as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Suga announced he would not seek re-election as LDP president, effectively resigning as prime minister. His decision came after declining approval ratings due to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Tokyo Olympics.

JapanResignationCOVID-19

Impact: nationaltragic