Japanese Nuclear Capability: Experts Debate Timeline Amidst PRC Saber-Rattling
In a final warning, Henry Kissinger predicted Japan would pursue nuclear weapons. Kissinger, in a 2023 interview, estimated Japan would become a nuclear power within five years. Chinese experts share similar concerns, estimating Japan could develop such weapons in under three years, given their technical capabilities and political motivation. Furthermore, recent statements by Japanese officials hint at a potential shift in Japan’s non-nuclear principles, suggesting a growing interest in nuclear armament.
John Q. Hosedrinker