There have been several reports lately about the development! It is a u-turn for Japan! This is a significant moment in history!
Defense expenditures is reported going up to 2% of GDP or perhaps more (from previously more typical 1%) as is strongly suggested and common for NATO member countries.
For several decades, Japan has relied on the U.S. for its defense, but maybe no longer. How reliable are the U.S. promises going forward?
Japan will most likely intensify defense cooperation in the region with India, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. Perhaps, a new defense alliance a la NATO will come out of it.
The rise of a more powerful, belligerent and hegemonial China has certainly alarmed Japan.
Japan is geographically located in a dangerous region with neighbors like China, Russia, and North Korea. Each one of them has shown frequent signs of hostility towards Japan.
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