2022: The Year Japan and Germany Became 'Normal' Countries – The Diplomat
Japan and Germany rediscovered their geopolitical voice in 2022, making parallel efforts to develop more assertive national security postures.
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Japan and Germany rediscovered their geopolitical voice in 2022, making parallel efforts to develop more assertive national security postures.
The Ukraine war and double threat from China and North Korea in Japan's backyard have pushed Tokyo to update national security plans and step up India ties.
World Insights: Japan's new security strategy eclipses pacifism, raises concern-
Citing concern over its challengers’ growing military might, Japan approved its largest-ever defense budget for next fiscal year, a drastic increase over this year’s budget.
Nothing in Japan's new defense documents signals an abandonment of the core principles of its security, but a refinement of roles and capabilities to match modern needs.