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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine
Description: Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister who was killed July 11, championed for more robust defense and security policies. With current world events, those ideas are increasingly important in Japan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy