Japan Self-Defense Force Modernization and Its Implications in the Indo-Pacific

In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a focal point of global strategic interest,
marked by dynamic economic growth, evolving geopolitical landscapes, and shifting power
dynamics. Central to this complex web of relations is Japan, a nation redefining its pacifistic post-World War II stance in the face of these changes in the geopolitical environment. These include…