Dec. 20, 2025, 6 a.m.
Japan's NUCLEARÂ dilemma: Rising tensions spark debate over pacifist principles
A senior Japanese security official suggested Japan should acquire nuclear weapons to strengthen its deterrence against threats from China, Russia and North Korea, marking a stark departure from the nation’s pacifist principles. The proposal exposes deep gove…
Japan's NUCLEARÂ dilemma: Rising tensions spark debate over pacifist principles
A senior Japanese security official suggested Japan should acquire nuclear weapons to strengthen its deterrence against threats from China, Russia and North Korea, marking a stark departure from the nation’s pacifist principles. The proposal exposes deep gove…