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Retired Japanese Air Self-Defense Force General Toshimichi Nagaiwa highlighted Japan's delayed response in modernizing its defense capabilities. The realization that the nature of warfare has evolved prompted Japan to reconsider its reliance on a purely pacifist approach and embrace a national security strategy focusing on preemptive counter-strike capabilities.
Strategic Enemies: China and North Korea
The proximity of Chinese and North Korean military threats has heightened Japan's urgency for robust defense measures. China's military builds-up in the Pacific and its assertive actions in the East China Sea, particularly regarding Taiwan, have escalated tensions. Japan's commitment to supporting Taiwan has further antagonized Beijing.