The Komeito Party opposes further easing curbs on lethal weapons exports. The UK says Japan needs to reassess this, considering its position in the world.
The export to the US of Patriot missiles made under US license shows Japan is getting over its defense allergy, but it still must do more...
Changing the export rules to make the engines available to like-minded countries with F-15 and F-16 fighter jets benefits Japan in ways well beyond the money.
The G7 foreign ministers pledge to "reinforce the free and open international order based on the rule of law." How can this be translated into concrete...
In the wake of Kishida's visit to Ukraine, the government should promptly revise the National Security Guidelines and provide lethal weapons to Ukraine.