Who’s afraid of ‘Japanese neo-militarism’? Nobody

🇯🇵 The Japan Times (JP) —

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Japan's increasing military capabilities are viewed internationally more as a balancing force against China's assertiveness and less as a threat. The shift reflects growing skepticism about U.S. reliability and the broader strategic dynamics in Asia.

More countries see a stronger Japan not as a danger, but a counterweight to China's actions and growing U.S. untrustworthiness.

World Security Politics Japan militarism China U.S. reliability security balance Asia geopolitics

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