In the middle of the context of negotiations of USA with Russia and Ukraine For the war, in addition to the vicinity of the Republican Donald Trump With his Russian couple Vladimir PutinJapan authorities take these movements as a note for a personal issue: manage their nuclear weapons.
Matsukawa, who is an ex -defense, commented in March that he learned – half contact with British diplomats and business leaders – about a radical change in their mentality.
Doubts about Donald Trump drive Japan about the nuclear matter
The legislator said that “Europe was awakened“Before the fact that Trump is tilted towards Russia, along with adopting a critical position with US European allies. In that “awakening”, leaders believe that their nations could no longer depend on the northern country for their safety.
Together with other legislators, Matsukawa begins to think that his country – unique who has suffered an atomic bomb attack – must deploy these weapons, along with their neighbors who already have their own: China, North Korea and Russia.
“Trump is very unpredictable, which may be its strong point, but I think we must always think of a plan B”Matsukawa said in an interview in his Tokyo office, he cited Reuters.
This plan could include “independent and then develop nuclear weapons,” he added, lowering the possibility of his country to reduce his dependence on US security guarantees.
At the same time, the official emphasizes that the US is still an important ally and that Tokyo must convince the Trump administration that it is convenient to defend your country and dissuade a crisis by Taiwan.
The “three non -nuclear principles” and what the Japanese government says
The agency quotes that, following interviews with legislators, government officials and Japanese high -ranking ex -military, the will to “flexible” the commitment of Japan, formulated in 1967, of “by” of “Do not produce, possess or house nuclear weapons in its territory “known as the “three non -nuclear principles.”
Among the Japanese public, opinion polls also show a greater willingness to rethink nuclear position.
Attitude changes in Japan are linked to a growing loss of faith among US allies in Washington’s commitment to their safety, particularly if the US country would help in a conflict.
The White House did not respond to a request for comments, but a senior Trump official declared Reuters that There are no changes in American politics towards Japan.
Meanwhile, the Japan Foreign Ministry It considers the commitment of the Trump administration with the bilateral alliance.
The Ministry of Defense said that Japan fully trusts that the United States will fulfill its obligations using all its capabilities, including nuclear.
Source: Ambito
