Japan’s 13-Year Defense Budget Surge Signals Shift to Assertive Posture
Japan’s 13-year run of defense budget increases is driving upgrades, U.S. drills and arms export reforms, suggesting a pivot from self-defense to a more assertive posture.
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Japan’s Militarism Revival: Takaichi’s Defense Push Raises Alarms
Under Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s surge in defense spending and relaxed arms-export rules signal a revival of militarism—and spark warnings of political fallout.