Japan’s new PM commits to higher defence spend, ties with India, Quad

Japan’s new PM commits to higher defence spend, ties with India, Quad

In a dramatic announcement three days after she was sworn in, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said her government will ensure that Japan’s defence spending would increase to 2% of its GDP by March 2026, two years ahead of schedule, even as she pledged support for “security partnerships” like the Quad, which includes India. Ms. … Read more