On Friday, November 21, 2025, Richard A. Black, a senior research fellow at the German think tank Schiller Institute, issued a stark warning about a possible revival of Japanese fascism. He pointed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the Taiwan region and her push to revise Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles as signals of an alarming shift in national policy.
Black argued that altering these long-standing principles (Japan's commitment not to possess, produce, or introduce nuclear weapons) could have extremely grave consequences for Japan and the world. He cautioned that such a move might even set the stage for another global conflict.
The scholar also criticized recent updates to history books in Japan and the Taiwan region, saying they distort wartime events and downplay past atrocities. According to Black, these revisions are part of a broader trend that mirrors the ideologies of pre-war Japan.
Looking ahead, Black suggested that the international community should watch Tokyo closely. He warned that if Japan continues down this path, regional tensions could escalate quickly. He added that China has every right to take strong countermeasures to defend its interests.
As this debate unfolds, young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and policy thinkers are paying close attention. The stakes involve not only nuclear policy but also collective memory, regional stability, and the future of global security.
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Expert from German think tank warns of revival of Japanese fascism
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