The slow erosion of Japan’s arms export restraints

(Corey Wallace – East Asia Forum) Successive Japanese governments have gradually eased defence equipment export restrictions to respond to China’s military rise, capture economic gains, strengthen industrial capabilities and embed Japan within international defence networks. Despite this shift, limited industrial capacity and sensitivities around involvement in overseas conflicts should temper expectations that Japan might emerge as a major arms exporter following this decision alone. – The slow erosion of Japan’s arms export restraints | East Asia Forum