Japan Nippon Ishin calls for ‘nuclear sharing’ talks for Japan’s defense

[TR_123456]

Opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) said Japan should discuss “sharing” the possession of nuclear weapons and reassess its long-held three non-nuclear principles in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


The Osaka-based party will submit its emergency proposals to the government on March 2.


The proposals said that one lesson learned from Russia’s full-scale military assault on Ukraine is that “a non-nuclear-weapons state is at higher risk of being invaded by a nuclear state.”


The conservative party said the Japanese government should no longer regard the topic of possessing nuclear weapons as taboo, and it should start debate on sharing possession of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.


On Feb. 28, party leader Ichiro Matsui suggested a rethink was needed for the three non-nuclear principles of not possessing, not producing and not permitting the introduction to Japan of nuclear weapons.


He told reporters that Japan should not insist on sticking with the values of a bygone era when a nuclear power is now waging war.


Nippon Ishin also softened its long-held stance that nuclear power stations should be “phased out.” Its proposals said Japan “needs to consider resuming operations (of nuclear power plants) under certain conditions” to ensure a stable supply of energy.


Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brought up the “nuclear sharing” topic during a TV program aired by Fuji Television Network Inc. on Feb. 27, three days after Russia started its invasion.

Nippon Ishin calls for ‘nuclear sharing’ talks for Japan’s defense | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

 

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"While there are currently no known plans in Japan to produce nuclear weapons, it has been argued Japan has the technology, raw materials, and the capital to produce nuclear weapons within one year if necessary, and many analysts consider it a de facto nuclear state for this reason.[33][34] For this reason Japan is often said to be a "screwdriver's turn"[35][36] away from possessing nuclear weapons, or to possess a "bomb in the basement".[37]"

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[crixus]

Opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) said Japan should discuss “sharing” the possession of nuclear weapons and reassess its long-held three non-nuclear principles in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


The Osaka-based party will submit its emergency proposals to the government on March 2.


The proposals said that one lesson learned from Russia’s full-scale military assault on Ukraine is that “a non-nuclear-weapons state is at higher risk of being invaded by a nuclear state.”


The conservative party said the Japanese government should no longer regard the topic of possessing nuclear weapons as taboo, and it should start debate on sharing possession of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.


On Feb. 28, party leader Ichiro Matsui suggested a rethink was needed for the three non-nuclear principles of not possessing, not producing and not permitting the introduction to Japan of nuclear weapons.


He told reporters that Japan should not insist on sticking with the values of a bygone era when a nuclear power is now waging war.


Nippon Ishin also softened its long-held stance that nuclear power stations should be “phased out.” Its proposals said Japan “needs to consider resuming operations (of nuclear power plants) under certain conditions” to ensure a stable supply of energy.


Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brought up the “nuclear sharing” topic during a TV program aired by Fuji Television Network Inc. on Feb. 27, three days after Russia started its invasion.

Nippon Ishin calls for ‘nuclear sharing’ talks for Japan’s defense | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

You remember we discussed the same , such serious discussions might be happening in Taipei and they will become the first country post Ukranian invasion to acquire nukes.

The myth of US as savior has been broken and now every country should consider themselves alone when it comes to their own security

 

[TR_123456]

You remember we discussed the same , such serious discussions might be happening in Taipei and they will become the first country post Ukranian invasion to acquire nukes.

The myth of US as savior has been broken and now every country should consider themselves alone when it comes to their own security

There only needs one country to start the process,many will follow.

 

[crixus]

There only needs one country to start the process,many will follow.

I dont think hollow threats will work to stop nuclearizing or having a weapon which will give similar deterrent , when its comes to soverigninty . Countries go to any extent to secure soverignity .