From pacifist to talks of going nuclear: China shaken as Japan breaks 80-yr-old shackles | TheBriefWire
From pacifist to talks of going nuclear: China shaken as Japan breaks 80-yr-old shackles
Published 27 July 2026 ยท world
Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The nation has restarted
Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The nation has restarted arms exports and is forming a dedicated intelligence agency. China perceives these changes as a profound provocation and an emerging strategy, sparked by modern threats and regional shifts in the geopolitical landscape.
Published: July 27, 2026 โข 2:42 PM IST ยท Updated: July 27, 2026 โข 6:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills.
The nation has restarted arms exports and is forming a dedicated intelligence agency.
China perceives these changes as a profound provocation and an emerging strategy, sparked by modern threats and regional shifts in the geopolitical landscape.