ASSESSMENTS

Japan's Constitution and Evolution

Oct 28, 2005 | 22:00 GMT

Summary

The ruling Japanese Liberal Democratic Party approved a draft revision of the Japanese Constitution that includes changes to the war-renouncing Article 9, among other things. The government also welcomed a move by Washington to station a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Japan, something Tokyo has long opposed. These steps mark Japan's continued evolution as it seeks a more pro-active global role.

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