
Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine
State of the World from NPR
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Is China Another Russo?
Japan is due to unveil a new national security strategy later this year, which could address changes to article nine. Article nine says japan cannot use war as a means of settling international disputes. There are calls by the ruling liberal democratic party, the l d p, for japan to be more proactive and boost defense spending.
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