Preparation, not pacifism, defines Japan’s defense policy

Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. Enough! Yes, this week’s decision by the Japanese Cabinet to relax restrictions on arms exports is a landmark in the country’s postwar history. It is not, however, the end of Japan’s pacifism as every headline screams. Defense policies have been guided by constraints on […] The post Preparation, not pacifism, defines Japan’s defense policy appeared first on Asia Times.