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War & Conflict4h 19m ago
Germany 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.
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Germany, Japan, Ukraine, China, North Korea
Who
Germany, Japan, Boris Pistorius, Sanae Takaichi, Friedrich Merz
What
Germany 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.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:56 GMT · 4h 19m ago
Where
Germany, Japan, Ukraine, China, North Korea ·
Why
The rearmament is a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive military and economic policies, alongside motivations to uphold international law.
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This shift marks a significant departure from post-WWII pacifist policies for both nations, potentially altering global power dynamics and increasing military spending and alliances in Europe and Asia.
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