BLUF
Record defence spending is approaching two per cent of gross domestic product in the largest defence shift since WW2. Long-range missiles deployed across strategically important outer islands while national cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities continue expanding rapidly.Learning Outcomes
Strategic Thinking:
Explains how changing regional security conditions are influencing Japan's defence policies, partnerships and long-term planning.
Global Perspective:
Examines differing regional views on Japan's changing security posture and the broader implications for stability across the Indo-Pacific.
Critical Thinking:
Encourages readers to consider the balance between national security, constitutional limits and public opinion when governments respond to changing strategic circumstances.
