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    Iran-Israel-US War Tests Japan’s Evolving Appetite for Collective Self-Defense

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    To read my explainer on what Japan can and cannot do in the Iran war and the legal and political considerations that go into it, click here.

    Tags: Iran war, Japan, The Diplomat, US foreign policy

    Categories: blog

    Updated: March 19, 2026

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