Japan Seeks Dialogue, Denies Neo-Militarism Amid Defense Buildup
At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pledged ongoing dialogue and transparency while expanding defense capabilities, lifting the lethal-arms export ban, and weighing changes to Article 9, rejecting China’s 'neo-militarism' label as Tokyo pushes a robust but peaceful security posture amid regional tensions and new warfare tech.
