Nuclear-Ready in 3 Years? Kissinger’s Warning Rattles East Asia

Japan's nuclear clock is ticking. With technical prowess and shifting political winds, experts suggest Tokyo could join the atomic club much sooner than expected.

The 2028 Prediction: Kissinger’s Final Alert

Before his passing, late statesman Henry Kissinger dropped a bombshell. In a 2023 interview with The Economist, he warned that Japan was heading toward becoming a nuclear power within five years. Now, Chinese nuclear experts are backing this timeline, estimating that Japan could develop warheads in less than 3 years if the political will aligns.

Political Cracks in the 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles'

While Japan has long held a pacifist stance, the rhetoric is changing. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently hinted at exploring legal openings regarding the country’s nuclear restrictions. Furthermore, a senior security advisor told Asahi Shimbun that given the severe security environment, "Japan should possess nuclear weapons."