Yoshihide Suga, who has spent nearly eight years of his life as chief Cabinet secretary supporting the prime minister, has now officially become the leader of Japan.
The world will be wondering: How will Suga handle the transition from lieutenant to leader?
In some respects, the chief Cabinet secretary seems like a logical choice to succeed the prime minister. After all, the chief Cabinet secretary serves as the administration's primary inter-agency coordinator, responsible for overseeing the implementation of all major policy decisions.