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pacifist

[pas-uh-fist] / ˈpæs ə fɪst /


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Since coming to power in October 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken major steps away from the country's post-war pacifist stance, lifting long-standing restrictions on arms exports and expanding Japan's military role abroad.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

After Vance criticized Leo this month, Italian bishop Antonio Staglianò responded by taking Francis’ logic even further in a pacifist direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Sending its Self-Defense Forces abroad is politically sensitive in officially pacifist Japan, as many voters support the US-imposed, war-renouncing 1947 constitution.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

She has also been actively courting Trump, agreeing to raise the defence budget, a contentious move under Japan's pacifist constitution.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Paul, a pacifist who did not support the war, was cautious not to criticize pro-war suffragists or the war itself.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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