A new government draft has garnered coalition support, and could be approved as early as next week.

Despite widespread opposition, Japan’s PM is determined to reinterpret the constitution.

Japan may use the prospect of large arms deals with Australia to influence public sentiment over military normalization.

Japan’s coalition partners are looking to iron out their differences over ‘grey-zone issues’ this week.

While Japan’s coalition partners argue over the agenda, Abe announces a new Cabinet position to push the issue in the Diet.

Despite intense rhetoric, there is space for tactical concessions and further detente.

GSDF camps are to be built on three islands near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands to handle “remote island attacks.”

The LDP has made its case for collective self-defense. Will coalition partner New Komeito influence the process?

Shinzo Abe gets the Upper House victory he wanted, and then moves to reassure voters as to his intentions.

Big party support for a consumption tax hike leaves opposing voters few alternatives.