Much good news is emanating from Japan, one of America’s most important allies, though some of it comes with an unnecessary taint. After decades of economic stagnation and foreign policy reticence stemming from its postwar legacy of pacifism, Japan is back as a strong and confident alliance partner.
Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s vigorous leadership, democratic, free market, human rights-conscious Japan is shedding the counter-productive inhibitions of its postwar pacifism and embracing greater responsibility for its own defense and for regional peace and security.
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