Kishida’s US Visit Highlights Japan’s Growing Role as a Security Provider
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s state visit to the United States – highlighted by his …
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Proactive Pacifism, Arms Exports, and Japan’s Quest to Be ‘One of the Good Guys’
Japanese pacifism runs deep. It is embedded in the Japanese Constitution. War-renouncing Article 9 is …
From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
Advertisement Japan no longer needs U.S. pressure to undertake a radical expansion in its defense …
Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 1: The Historical Context
Advertisement In December 2022, Japan announced a new National Security Strategy, including a significant increase …