Does the Russia-Ukraine War Herald a New Era for Japan's Security Policy? – The Diplomat
Is the war in Ukraine creating a Japanese Zeitenwende? It might be up to Prime Minister Kishida.
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The U.S.–Japan Security Alliance Must Act Now to Deter China from Attacking Taiwan
Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, was a brutal reminder of the potential for authoritarian countries to attack smaller countries on their periphery. Moscow’s assault should also be a catalyst for enhancing deterrence against Chinese expansionism in the Indo–Pacific region.
Source: heritage.org
Japan's ruling party proposes defence strategy revisions
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed a major revision to the country's defence policies in response to its evolving security environment. Under the plan – submitted to Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and Prime Minister Fum...
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Source: janes.com
Panel of Japan's ruling LDP calls for spending 2% of GDP on defence in 5 years
A Liberal Democratic Party commission has proposed a defence spending target of 2% of Japan’s gross domestic product, to be reached in five years, to bolster capabilities in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s military rise, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
Source: nationthailand.com
Japan at crossroads as stage set for dramatic rethink of defense policy
While a push by Abe to dispel taboos over nuclear weapons is unlikely to come to fruition, he may have laid the foundation for a change to Japan’s defense-oriented security strategy.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Japan Needs a Taiwan Contingency Plan—and Fast
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a brutal reminder that authoritarian countries may wreak violent havoc on their smaller, democratic neighbors at any time. For China, that means Taiwan. And Japan increasingly sees the potential for it to be drawn into a U.S.-China conflict over the island.
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Is Japan's foreign policy change real or just rhetoric?
In Japan, there is a new senior-level willingness to more directly align the national interests with protecting Taiwanese security.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Japan's ATLA outlines development of Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles
Japan is upgrading its Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) systems to enhance its stand-off defence capabilities. The JSDF is upgrading the Type 12 missile systems into stand-off weapons. A spokesperson from Japan's Acquisition, Technology...
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Source: janes.com
EDITORIAL: Transparency vital to revisions in nation's security policy | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The National Security Strategy (NSS), which represents Japan’s basic policy on national security, is being revised for the first time in nine years.
Source: asahi.com
Kishida vows to lay out road map for a new capitalism in the spring
Covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to climate change and diplomacy, the prime minister offered a comprehensive wrap-up of his policy agenda at the start of the parliamentary session.
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Source: japantimes.co.jp