Japan takes historic step from post-war pacifism, OKs fighting for allies | Reuters

The change, the most dramatic policy shift since Japan set up its post-war armed forces 60 years ago, will widen Japan’s military options by ending the ban on exercising "collective self-defense", or aiding a friendly country under attack. Abe’s cabinet adopted a resolution outlining the shift, which also relaxes limits on activities in U.N.-led peace-keeping Read more about Japan takes historic step from post-war pacifism, OKs fighting for allies | Reuters[…]