Japan’s Zeitenwende in Security Policy
Dr. Alexandra Sakaki, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) Berlin
29.05.2024 12:30 Uhr – 14:00 Uhr
The Russian invasion of Ukraine elicited what is widely seen as a ‘Zeitenwende’ in security policy not only in Germany, but also in Japan - despite the country’s geographical distance from the war. Over the next few years, Tokyo plans to massively increase its defense spending and acquire new military capabilities such as medium-range missiles.
Does this signify Japan’s turn away from its anti-militarist (or even pacifist) stance in security policy and its image as a civilian power since 1945? The lecture will discuss the background, implementation steps and the implications of Japan’s ‘Zeitenwende’.
Location: LMU Japan-Center, Oettingenstraße 67, Room L155