Japan’s Nuclear Restraint Under Pressure
Authors: George Pinder & Lamin Conteh
Editors: Kiana Vašarevič, Archie Archie & Ksenia Luzhko
Debate has emerged in Japan over whether to reconsider the country’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles amid concerns about the US commitment to Japan’s defence. The debate is further driven by North Korea’s nuclear activities, China’s growing military presence around Taiwan, and Russia’s continued military activity in the Indo-Pacific.
This report assesses Japan’s debate over the Three Non-Nuclear Principles and examines the potential risks associated with relaxing them.
