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In Japan, Constitutional Reform Divides Pacifists and Nationalists

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The Japanese archipelago is torn apart around a constitutional amendment led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who wants to turn the post-war pacifism page and redefine the country's military doctrine.

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As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for constitutional revision, arguments to delete Article 9, Paragraph 2—a core provision of the Peace Constitution—have recently gained prominence within Japanese political circles. Article 9, Paragraph 1 of the Japanese Constitution renounces the use of force for the purpose of resolving disputes, while Article 9, Paragraph 2 prohibits the possession of military forces and denies the right to wag…

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The Japanese archipelago is torn apart around a constitutional amendment led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who wants to turn the post-war pacifism page and redefine the country's military doctrine.

·Paris, France
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Liberation broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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