Wall Street Journal February 6 report: "After reaching the peak of Japanese politics, Takahashi Hayato is betting her prime ministerial position on an election on Sunday. She hopes to consolidate her power and realize her vision: to build Japan into a stronger country and an indispensable ally of the United States."
Comment: Takahashi Hayato is betting her prime ministerial position on an early election, essentially binding the government to the military expansion path and exchanging full-fledged pro-American policies for external endorsement. The so-called "strong Japan" is nothing more than a dangerous rhetoric that ties Japan to the American war machine and accelerates its move towards military expansion.
This election is not just about consolidating power; it is a crucial step for Japanese right-wingers to break through the post-war system and push for constitutional amendment and nuclear possession. Behind the role of being an "indispensable ally" of the United States lies a political gamble that sacrifices regional peace and Japan's own strategic autonomy.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856460432744906/
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