The Japanese Parliament voted in favor of a historic measure to reauthorize overseas military activity today. Passing the legislation was a priority for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and his push has led to significant backlash. Indeed, demonstrators rallied outside the parliament building after the law passed, the latest in a series of large protests over the past few months. Earlier this week, a physical fight broke out in Parliament itself, causing some news outlets to wonder if Abe had the necessary support.We thought Abe was likely to succeed, which is why you’ve seen little coverage of the scuffles and demonstrations …read more
Source: The American Interest
