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A Japanese official’s call for nuclear weapons sparks debate, though Japan reaffirms its non-nuclear principles amid regional tensions.
A senior official in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s office reportedly said Japan should consider acquiring nuclear weapons due to regional security threats, sparking debate over Japan’s long-standing non-nuclear principles.
The government reaffirmed it remains committed to the three non-nuclear principles—no possession, production, or introduction of nuclear weapons—but did not address the official’s remarks or his status.
The comments, made in a private exchange, have fueled domestic and international concern, with critics citing Japan’s atomic bombing history and treaty obligations.
While no policy change has been announced, Japan is reviewing its defense strategy, including potential nuclear-powered submarines, amid rising tensions with China, Russia, and North Korea.
El llamamiento de un funcionario japonés a las armas nucleares desencadena un debate, aunque Japón reafirma sus principios no nucleares en medio de tensiones regionales.