How Japan Has Quietly Re-Asserted Its Military Power

Rising Sun: Japan's military power has grown considerably since its defeat in World War II.

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Japan has the fourth largest defence budget in the world but its constitution prevents it fighting in wars. Now, there's a growing movement to change the constitution again and remilitarise.

After World War II, Japan's military was disbanded. But with North Korea test firing missiles and the growing regional dominance of China, people are more concerned about national security. "As an independent sovereign country, it's not normal to depend heavily on other countries", states MP Yoichi Masuzoe. But others worry changing the constitution -- a move supported by the US - would actually erode Japan's independence. They fear Japan would be pressured to join American military operations, like the invasion of Iraq.

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