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Japanese defense minister again raises acquiring nuclear weapons
Original: Japanese defense minister again floats acquiring nuclear weapons
Japan's defense minister has once again suggested that the country should consider acquiring nuclear weapons, breaking with Japan's long-standing non-nuclear principles. The remark reopens a debate that has surfaced periodically among Japanese officials over whether the US security umbrella remains sufficient amid regional tensions. The statement is likely to draw criticism at home and concern from neighbors and Washington.
Why now: A senior Japanese official publicly questioning Japan's nuclear taboo is rare and provocative, drawing regional and international attention.
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- Japanese defense minister again floats acquiring nuclear weapons · World Socialist Web Site
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