# East Asia security

Japan’s Militarist Gamble: Is Sanae Takaichi Betting on Revival — or Self-Destruction?

Sanae Takaichi’s push for a more militarized Japan has reignited debate over constitutional revision, defense spending, and the country’s postwar identity. While proponents frame militarization as necessary national revival in the face of regional threats, critics warn it could spark domestic division, economic strain, and a regional arms dynamic.