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Japan defense chief reignites debate over nuclear taboo
Original: Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight
Japan's defense minister has once again drawn attention to the country's 'nuclear taboo', questioning long-standing constraints on discussing nuclear weapons policy. The comments come from the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings, where official debate about nuclear options has long been politically sensitive. The remarks have reignited discussion at home and abroad about Japan's defense posture and regional security.
Why now: Ongoing regional security tensions are prompting renewed debate in Japan about its long-standing nuclear restraint
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- Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight · japantimes.co.jp
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