どうする?トランプ政権が日本の防衛費について、GDP比3%への増加を求めてきた! 石破政権に限らず日本には拒否する力はない。元朝日新聞・記者佐藤章さんと一月万冊

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The Trump administration has recently intensified its demands regarding Japan’s defense spending, urging a swift increase to 3% of the country’s GDP. This call for an escalation comes on the heels of Japan’s recent commitment to raise its defense budget to 2%, a significant change from the long-standing 1% cap that has been in place since World War II.

Elbridge Colby, a key figure in U.S. defense policy under Trump, articulated these expectations in a document presented to the American Armed Services Committee. He argued that given the growing military pressures from China and North Korea, Japan’s current defense spending is inadequate. Colby suggested that the 2% target is insufficient and that Japan must aim for a minimum of 3% to effectively address these threats.

In response, Japanese Defense Minister Ishiba asserted that defense spending decisions should rest solely with Japan, emphasizing that external pressures from the U.S. or any other nation should not dictate its budgetary priorities. Ishiba stated that defense budgets should be determined based on Japan’s own strategic needs rather than arbitrary percentage targets.

However, experts caution that the reality of international politics may limit Japan’s ability to reject U.S. demands. Historical precedents suggest that Japan has often yielded to pressures from Washington, particularly concerning defense.

The ongoing discussion raises important questions about Japan’s defense strategy and its relationship with the U.S. As Japan grapples with this pressure, it is also confronting the broader implications of its military posture in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, especially in light of increasing threats from neighboring countries. The path forward remains complex, as Japan must navigate its national security needs while balancing its alliance with the United States.

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