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Japan has a challenging future. Its population is declining, the economy remains anaemic while the country\\u2019s security environment is extremely challenging.
\\n\\nNorth Korea presents an existential threat, and China\\u2019s growing military power threatens the country\\u2019s long-term interests. Even though it is an affluent country the restrictive constitution forced on it after World War II places limitations on Japan\\u2019s military and makes it dependent on its ally, the United States.
\\n\\nMurray McLean (Former Australian Ambassador to Japan (2004-2011)) speaks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) about the impact a more strategically influential Japan could have on Asia and the world.
\\n\\nFollow Nick Bisley on Twitter: @NickBisley\\n
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