Japan Military

Takaichi’s “Make Japan Strong Again” Strategy Ties Military Revival to Rising Tensions with China Over Taiwan

Japan’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation following a historic landslide victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in last week’s parliamentary elections. For the first time since its founding in 1955, the...
Japan Military

Japan’s Military Expansion: Response to North Korean Threats and China’s Regional Dominance

Japan's post-World War II pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, has long restricted its military capabilities to self-defense. However, in recent years, Japan has increasingly expanded its military power, driven by the rising threats from North Korea and China's growing dominance...