Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the Japanese government to confront its energy sufficiency woes. Speeding up the development of offshore wind power is one solution.
Some experts say Kishida's plan currently lacks sufficient details about how he will obtain the revenue required for the redistribution of wealth to be feasible.
Currently, only 10% of Diet members in the House of Representatives and around 20% in the House of Councilors are female.
The policy debate over Japan’s acquisition of a strike capability against enemy bases is not a new topic.
