Japanese Minister Denies 'New Militarism' Accusations at Shangri-La Dialogue
Published on: May 31, 2026, 7:19 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi Shinjirō refuted claims of 'new militarism' during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He argued Japan's pacifist stance post-World War II, contrasting it with nuclear powers. The speech comes amidst China's warnings about Japan's military posture, although China's Defence Minister skipped the event.
