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DEFENSE

JAPAN
Mar 24, 2001
LDP panel pushes for collective defense
A panel of the Liberal Democratic Party called Friday for a change in government's interpretation of the Constitution so that Japan can engage in collective defense to reinforce its alliance with the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 1997
Actions under defense pact not deemed collective defense
Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto said actions taken under the revised guidelines for Japan-U.S. defense cooperation will not be interpreted as collective defense, which is banned by the Constitution.Identifying emergency situations that "have an important influence on Japan's peace and security" as...

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