Japan Protests Escalate Over PM Takaichi’s Military Expansion Plans
Growing protests challenge Japan’s military policy shift as PM Takaichi faces public backlash over defense spending increases and regional security concerns.
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Growing protests challenge Japan’s military policy shift as PM Takaichi faces public backlash over defense spending increases and regional security concerns.
Japan’s record 2026 defense budget fuels debate as economic contraction and rising living costs challenge Prime Minister Takaichi’s security priorities.
As Japan debates expanding military capabilities under ‘collective self-defense,’ experts question the future of its pacifist constitution and regional stability.
Japan’s accelerating rightward shift under PM Takaichi sparks regional concerns over militarization and Asia-Pacific stability in 2025.