Mr Abe has said Japan must change to adapt to a new security environment Japan's cabinet has approved a landmark change in security policy, paving the way for its military to fight overseas. Under its constitution, Japan is barred from using force to resolve conflicts except in cases of self-defence. But a reinterpretation of the law will now allow "collective self-defence" - using force to defend
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