Japan rethinks 80 years of pacifism amid China
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- Japan is rethinking its long-standing pacifist stance, driven by fears of China and the imperative to align with the Trump administration (WSJ).
- Tens of thousands of Japanese citizens protested in Tokyo against proposed constitutional revisions and what they perceive as US-Israeli aggression on Iran (Tasnim, The Japan Times).
- The Japan Times argues that merely repeating Article 9 (the pacifist clause) is insufficient as a foreign policy, suggesting a growing internal debate on Japan's future role.
Why it matters: Japan's potential military shift could reshape Asian power dynamics and global security alliances.
