Name: From pacifism to militarism: Japan at a crossroads
Uploaded: 2026-05-03T20:45:14+08:00
Duration: 3 min 17 s
Description: Eighty years after the Tokyo Trials, Japan is shifting from pacifism to an assertive military posture with surging defense spending, long-range strike capabilities, eased arms exports, even nuclear discussions. But history's shadow remains. Is Tokyo

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Eighty years after the Tokyo Trials, Japan is shifting from pacifism to an assertive military posture with surging defense spending, long-range strike capabilities, eased arms exports, even nuclear discussions. But history's shadow remains. Is Tokyo adapting to threats – or edging toward a dangerous path? In East Asia, history is never forgotten. It is a warning for today.

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