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War & Conflict5h 47m ago
Germany 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.
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Germany, Japan, Berlin
Who
Germany, Japan, Boris Pistorius, Sanae Takaichi, Friedrich Merz
What
Germany 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.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:56 GMT · 5h 47m ago
Where
Germany, Japan, Berlin ·
Why
Both countries perceive an increasingly dangerous global security environment, driven by events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's assertive military policies, prompting a need for stronger national defense and international alliances.
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The rearmament of Germany and Japan, two major global economies, signifies a significant recalibration of their defense policies and could alter the global balance of power, creating new military alliances and potentially increasing tensions with China and Russia.
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