Vortrag von Dr. Alexandra Sakaki: „Japan’s Zeitenwende in Security Policy“

The Russian invasion of Ukraine elicited what is widely seen as a ‘Zeitenwende’ in security policy not only in Germany, but also in Japan – despite the country’s geographical distance from the war. Over the next few years, Tokyo plans to massively increase its defense spending and acquire new military capabilities such as medium-range missiles.

Does this signify Japan’s turn away from its anti-militarist (or even pacifist) stance in security policy and its image as a civilian power since 1945? The lecture will discuss the background, implementation steps and the implications of Japan’s ‘Zeitenwende’.

Location: LMU Japan-Center, Oettingenstraße 67, Room L155