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Japan to increase defense spending

DATE: 2022.12.16ANALYST: DanielREAD: 1 MIN

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more Japanese than ever favor strengthening the country’s defenses and building a stronger army. Today, Japan’s government approved plans to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027.

Source: The Economist