Japan - Military Forces and Pacifist Constitution.

[Admiral Byng]

Is it time for Japan to change their constitution to regularise their military and take a greater role in global security affairs?

I think so. We need another major power in the region to combat the increasingly belligerent stance of the hated CCP. After 75 years we should welcome Japan as a full member of the international brotherhood of democratic states.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Is it time for Japan to change their constitution to regularise their military and take a greater role in global security affairs?
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I think so. We need another major power in the region to combat the increasingly belligerent stance of the hated CCP. After 75 years we should welcome Japan as a full member of the international brotherhood of democratic states.

The Asian nations will veto. They are not happy with the level of militarization Japan already has

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Is it time for Japan to change their constitution to regularise their military

With right wing nut job Abe in charge, no.

Shinzō Abe

Shinzō Abe（安倍 晋三) (1954–2022) was a former Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – despite the name, it is a conservative party.[note 1] He served two terms as prime minister – from September 2006 to September 2007 (succeeded by Yasuo Fukuda) and from...

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[HairyO]

With right wing nut job Abe in charge, no.

Shinzō Abe

Shinzō Abe（安倍 晋三) (1954–2022) was a former Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – despite the name, it is a conservative party.[note 1] He served two terms as prime minister – from September 2006 to September 2007 (succeeded by Yasuo Fukuda) and from...

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Yeah Japan is a real menace. Unlike the Asian socialist paradises to their west.

 

[Present Not Past]

Is it time for Japan to change their constitution to regularise their military and take a greater role in global security affairs?

I think so. We need another major power in the region to combat the increasingly belligerent stance of the hated CCP. After 75 years we should welcome Japan as a full member of the international brotherhood of democratic states.

Why Japan’s Soryu-Class Submarines Are So Good

It should be no surprise that Japan's new conventionally powered submarine is one of the world's best.

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Yes. The Chinese are afraid of their submarine capability - with good reason.

 

[tandino]

Yes.

If its good enough for Germany, it's good enough for them.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Why Japan’s Soryu-Class Submarines Are So Good

It should be no surprise that Japan's new conventionally powered submarine is one of the world's best.

nationalinterest.org

Yes. The Chinese are afraid of their submarine capability - with good reason.

Heh. Sentoku class for the win!

 

[Freo Big Fella]

Yes.

If its good enough for Germany, it's good enough for them.

I agree in broader military/responsible member of the international order terms.

But you can't really compare them to Germany in terms of reconciling with their history and attempting to address and atone for past actions.

 

[Thegibbsgamble]

I agree in broader military/responsible member of the international order terms.

But you can't really compare them to Germany in terms of reconciling with their history and attempting to address and atone for past actions.

So what exactly did the Japanese do?

I mean what have they done, that was worse than what we've done?