Japan’s militarist ambition built on economic quicksand
By: Global Times | Published: May 20, 2026 12:35 AM
From the yen’s nosedive to colorless potato chip packs, warning signs of economic crisis are flashing across Japan in 2026. Yet even as its economic foundations are shaken and torn, Tokyo marches on with remilitarization. Is this real courage, or a costly mirage?