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What is Japan's pacifist constitution?
After World War II, Japan adopted a constitution that renounces war and forbids maintaining military forces with war potential. This 'pacifist' stance has shaped Japan's defence policy for decades. However, recent threats from neighbours like North Korea, China, and Russia are leading Japan to re-evaluate and enhance its self-defence capabilities, as mentioned in the story.
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