March 16, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hyped Japan's security environment again over the weekend, claiming Japan faces the most "severe and complex" security environment since the end of World War II and blaming neighboring countries, alleging enhancing cooperation between China, Russia, and North Korea, according to multiple Japanese media reports.  

The remarks were made ahead of Takaichi's scheduled first visit to the US since taking office. A Chinese expert said Takaichi is seeking US support to relax military constraints and break away from the post-war system.  

Delivering an address at the graduation ceremony of the National Defense Academy of Japan, Takaichi on Saturday claimed that the government will work to fundamentally enhance defense capabilities "without excluding any option," referring to the ongoing revision of three key national security documents, including the National Security Strategy, which is expected to be completed within the year, the Sankei Shimbun reported.

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