Japan’s national security strategy could be up for a major overhaul

For the better part of the past year, foreign policy professionals and defense insiders have been musing over the question: How will Tokyo update its three security documents? By the end of the year, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will publish the three documents — the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Defense Buildup Program. The revisions will chart the course for Japan’s security policy, procurement plans and operational priorities.

But in real world terms, what does that mean, and why are the changes a big deal?