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Germany and Japan are rearming again, 80 years after World War II.
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Germany and Japan
What
Germany and Japan are rearming again, 80 years after World War II.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:56 GMT · 4h 19m ago
Where
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Why
Berlin is supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, and Tokyo is wary of threats posed by China and North Korea.
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Germany and Japan are increasing military spending and forging new alliances, shifting long-standing post-World War II defense postures due to current geopolitical tensions and a desire for increased self-reliance.
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3 events in this thread- War & Conflict4h 19m agoGermany and Japan are increasing military spending and rearming, shifting away from post-World War II pacifism due to perceived threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.Open article
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- War & Conflict4h 19m agoGermany and Japan are rearming, 80 years after World War II, with Germany supporting Ukraine's defense and Japan concerned by threats from China and North Korea.Open article