Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-04-24 17:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Taipei, Taiwan — Japan’s southern island of Kyushu is known for its volcanic landscape and tonkatsu ramen, but the popular tourist destination is ground zero for one of the greatest shifts in Japan’s defence strategy since 1947, when it formally renounced the use of war to settle international disputes.
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