Aside from its implications on the ground, Prime Minister Abe’s commanding electoral victory in Japan's recent snap election will have a significant impact on the balance of power in space. National SecurityThree strands in Japan’s space strategy tell us how and where it is headed. First, Japan is not mincing words about the expanding importance of national security space, and what it could mean for the country’s independent capabilities for defense. Simply put, it has put everyone on notice about its determination to shape the emerging power balances in space. The top leaders in Asia’s top two powers – China’s Xi and Japan’s Abe – have both recently cemented their positions as strong national leaders of their respective countries.

Source: Forbes October 30, 2017 06:00 UTC