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Redefining Pacifism

March 24 2023

Japan is seeking to expand its deterrence capabilities with new long-
range weapons. An upgrade for the indigenous Type 12 coastal defense
system is underway to extend its range to about 560 miles. There are
plans to further extend its range to around 930 miles. Above, a Type 12
system takes part in the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise in May 2020.

Japan has taken its first steps to break from self-imposed limits on its military power. While some in Japan have long sought to reinterpret...

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