The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago changed the world as we knew it — and for Japan, it was a turning point that transformed forever how the pacifist nation deals with global security challenges.
The attacks prompted changes to geographical and political constraints on Japanese security activities. They highlighted the necessity of direct leadership from the Prime Minister’s Office to drive controversial yet necessary security legislation, while reinforcing 91AV原创 incremental approach to changes in its defense architecture.
Meanwhile, participation in operations with coalition partners highlighted the impetus and utility of multinational security relationships.
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