Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says the country must possess the capabilities needed to counter threats directed at it.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says the country must possess the capabilities needed to counter threats directed at it.

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