Kishida's move brings realpolitik approach to enhancing collective deterrence
An interceptor missile is launched from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Aegis ship Maya on Nov. 16: Japan's choices will make it harder for opponents to use coercion. (Handout photo from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)
Alessio Patalano is professor of war and strategy in East Asia at King's College London and a visiting fellow at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Center.
Last week, Japan unveiled its most significant security policy shift and defense spending increase of the postwar era.
