The U.S. on Monday endorsed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s effort to expand the role of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, saying it would help the U.S.-Japan alliance keep the peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
The statements came ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to Japan from Wednesday to Friday.
Mr. Abe has expressed a desire to reinterpret Japan’s constitution and permit the country to exercise its right of “collective self-defense,” meaning Japan could assist allies in a conflict even if it wasn’t directly attacked.
In Washington, Pentagon officials have encouraged such efforts, arguing that Tokyo needs to do more to balance China’s investment in its armed forces.
Complete story at - U.S. Officials Back Abe’s Military Push - Japan Real Time - WSJ
The statements came ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to Japan from Wednesday to Friday.
Mr. Abe has expressed a desire to reinterpret Japan’s constitution and permit the country to exercise its right of “collective self-defense,” meaning Japan could assist allies in a conflict even if it wasn’t directly attacked.
In Washington, Pentagon officials have encouraged such efforts, arguing that Tokyo needs to do more to balance China’s investment in its armed forces.
Complete story at - U.S. Officials Back Abe’s Military Push - Japan Real Time - WSJ
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