Summary
Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles on Kyushu to bolster defenses against China and North Korea amid concerns over U.S. security commitments under Trump.
The missiles, with a 1,000km range, will be stationed at two existing bases but not on Okinawa to avoid provoking China.
Experts argue this move strengthens Japan’s security and alliance with the U.S. However, uncertainty over Trump’s stance on defense treaties has raised concerns.
Some analysts suggest Japan may reconsider its pacifist policies and even debate acquiring nuclear weapons.
I feel like we’re standing on top of a melting glacier labeled ww3 that’s going to flip any second now but we’re not entirely sure when. Not saying Japan shouldn’t be in control of the means to protect themselves. We’re just in a dangerous situation with the US going batshit while having so much global influence, lots of contries’ relationships with each other feel in flux