Japan must reinforce and transform its defense capabilities with a stronger “sense of urgency and crisis” than ever before, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday, as Tokyo released its annual white paper that once again flags risks from China, North Korea and Russia. In the preface to the 598-page Defense of Japan report, Koizumi wrote … Continue reading Japan Vows Major Military Build-Up as Threats from China, North Korea and Russia Surge – Defense Chief