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Japan PM Takaichi Launches Panel to Review Constitution

5/7/2026

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi launched a panel to examine revisions of Japan’s pacifist constitution.
The panel will review Japan’s security and defence policies as part of possible constitutional changes.
The initiative follows rising East Asian tensions that officials say pressure Japan’s defence posture.
France 24 interviewed strategic communications lecturer Giulio Pugliese for analysis of the proposed policy review.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi launched a panel to examine revisions of Japan’s pacifist constitution.
The panel will review Japan’s security and defence policies as part of possible constitutional changes.
The initiative follows rising East Asian tensions that officials say pressure Japan’s defence posture.
France 24 interviewed strategic communications lecturer Giulio Pugliese for analysis of the proposed policy review.