Japan Defense Minister Calls for Nuclear Policy Review Ahead of Security Strategy Revision

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi publicly urged a review of Japan's nuclear weapons policy, breaking a long-standing taboo, as Tokyo prepares to revise its national security strategy. The statement signals a potential shift in Japan's non-nuclear posture, though no concrete policy change has been announced. This is significant as it may alter regional deterrence dynamics and provoke reactions from China and North Korea.

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