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Japan's Kottai fiscal shift and defense boost

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In late July 2026, Japan’s cabinet approved the “Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform Basic Policy 2026,” known as the Kottai policy. The plan replaces fiscal consolidation language with a commitment to “responsible