The new Japan-U.S. defense guidelines approved Monday will transform the nature of the Self-Defense Forces' overseas operations, eliminating geographical limits on the nation's military cooperation with U.S. forces.
The changes have divided security analysts in Japan.
Some fear the country could be dragged into a conflict overseas involving an ally, presumably the U.S. military.
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