Japan is moving closer to amending its post-war pacifist constitution, which has long prevented the nation from maintaining a formal military. A significant right-wing parliamentary majority now supports Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's efforts to revise Article 9 of the constitution. This shift indicates a potential change in Japan's long-standing defense policy, driven by a resurgent conservative political movement. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a potential major policy shift by a G7 nation regarding its constitution and military posture. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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