Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing repercussions well beyond Europe. This includes Japan where, in a matter of days, foreign and security policy has undergone several significant changes.
Policy towards Russia has, not surprisingly, been revised. Yet, even more notable is the acceleration in Japan's development as a proactive security actor. This is a welcome contribution to defending the rules-based international order.
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