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Japan ex-PM warns against over-reliance on US

Former Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba warns that Japan's over-reliance on the US risks escalating tensions toward a 'real Third World War' and urges continued dialogue with China.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has publicly criticized the policies of current PM Sanae Takaichi, warning that Japan's foreign policy is becoming too reliant on the United States. He cautioned that this unbalanced approach could 'inevitably lead to a dead end' and carries the risk of escalating tensions toward 'a real Third World War.' Ishiba then emphasized that Japan must continue dialogue with China to maintain regional stability. His remarks highlight a significant internal debate over Japan's strategic direction under its more assertive defense posture.
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The message adds Ishiba's specific warning that current policies risk escalating tensions toward a 'real Third World War' and his emphasis on the need for continued dialogue with China.

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