Post by Origanalist on Jul 2, 2014 19:01:52 GMT -8
Japan Ditches Pacifist Constitution Clause, Legalizes Overseas Intervention
US Urged Japan to Get More Involved in Global Military Adventures
by Jason Ditz, July 01, 2014
Reflecting the long-time ambition of the Abe Government, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has announced a “reinterpretation” that effectively spells the end to nearly 70 years of constitutional ban on overseas warfare.
Abe has been outspoken in his desire to turn the Japanese Self-Defense Forces into a proper military, and has cited the “threat” of China in his new policy, while arguing the military buildup would mean the nation is paradoxically “less likely” to go to war.
Yet it seems centered on sending Japanese troops into overseas operations coordinated with the US and other allies, and to more aggressively join “peacekeeping” operations under the UN.
continued at....http://news.antiwar.com/2014/07/01/japan-ditches-pacifist-constitution-clause-legalizes-overseas-intervention/
US Urged Japan to Get More Involved in Global Military Adventures
by Jason Ditz, July 01, 2014
Reflecting the long-time ambition of the Abe Government, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has announced a “reinterpretation” that effectively spells the end to nearly 70 years of constitutional ban on overseas warfare.
Abe has been outspoken in his desire to turn the Japanese Self-Defense Forces into a proper military, and has cited the “threat” of China in his new policy, while arguing the military buildup would mean the nation is paradoxically “less likely” to go to war.
Yet it seems centered on sending Japanese troops into overseas operations coordinated with the US and other allies, and to more aggressively join “peacekeeping” operations under the UN.
continued at....http://news.antiwar.com/2014/07/01/japan-ditches-pacifist-constitution-clause-legalizes-overseas-intervention/