Patriot Politics: A Test of Japan's Pacifist Pieties The war in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, and Kyiv is seeking a lifeline from Tokyo.
The Ukrainian government believes that Japan's expertise with the US made Patriot air defense system could be crucial in countering Russia's missile attacks.
However, there's a problem: Japan's pacifist constitution prohibits the country from engaging in "war potential" or maintaining a military capable of waging war.