New Market Study Published: Japan Defence & Security Report Q4 2013
Following elections in July, the LDP-led government of Shinzo Abe finds itself in control of both houses of parliament, making it Japan's strongest administration since 2007. However, the farreaching defence reform which Abe is understood to instinctively favour may not necessarily follow. First, Abe must decide whether to forge ahead with controversial economic reforms - the third "arrow" of his Abenomics programme. This could prove all-consuming and leave little stomach for major changes in defence. Moreover, Abe, despite his commanding...
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