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Japan debates stronger military amid post-war pacifist legacy and new regional threats
Japan's leader is pushing for a stronger military amid growing regional threats, sparking intense public debate about the country's post-war pacifist tradition enshrined in its 1947 constitution. Japan has for decades capped defence spending and restricted military activities, and now faces a fundamental question about redefining its international role. The debate reflects a broader struggle between constitutional pacifism and the security demands of a changing Asia-Pacific region.
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