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Japan's military shift: Has history been forgiven or forgotten?

Warwick Powell from Queensland University of Technology warns: Japan never properly atoned for its WWII atrocities across Asia, including Australia. Now, its remilitarization lacks real strategic thinking. Deterrence theory will trigger a regional arms race and a security dilemma – not peace. He thinks what's needed is statecraft, not more missiles.

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