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Japan: Defense Minister Calls for Debate on Nuclear Weapons Policy

Jul 20, 2026 | 20:05 GMT

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on a July 17 "Genron TV" internet program interview that although discussing nuclear weapons in Japan is "difficult," Japan "must debate and advance all policies without taboo," The Asahi Shimbun reported on July 20. ...

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