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Japan defense chief again puts 'nuclear taboo' in spotlight

Original: Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight

Japan's defense minister has once again drawn attention to the 'nuclear taboo', the long-standing norm against using nuclear weapons. According to the Japan Times, this is a renewed comment rather than a first, putting the issue back into public debate. The remarks come amid ongoing global concern over nuclear rhetoric and deterrence, prompting discussion about Japan's security posture and regional tensions.

Why now: Renewed remarks by a senior Japanese official on nuclear norms touch a sensitive security debate at a time of heightened global nuclear tension

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Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight · japantimes.co.jp

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