The National Security Strategy replaces haphazard Cold War era policies under which it is impossible to maintain the peace and safeguard the lives of people.
Given that the Japanese economy is still mired with deflation, Japan should issue defense bonds as a balance between economic growth and national defense.
The Prime Minister should convince the public of what is required for the defense of Japan and the level of spending required to accomplish it.
NATO’s 2022 Strategic Concept mentions Russia, but also China for the first time, expressing wariness towards the “systemic challenges posed by the PRC.”
Japan’s security environment is harsher than NATO’s and the menace is not limited to Russia. Spending more than 2% of GDP is critical for national security.