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PM Takaichi: “The peace of yesterday does not guarantee the peace of tomorrow”
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高市首相「昨日までの平和は明日からの平和を保証しない」 自衛隊幹部に訓示

PM Takaichi: “The peace of yesterday does not guarantee the peace of tomorrow”

9月2日、高市早苗たかいちさなえ首相は防衛省で自衛隊じえいたいの指揮官幹部に訓示くんじを行いました。その中で「昨日までの平和へいわは、明日からの平和を保証ほしょうしません」と述べました。

On September 2, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech to Self-Defense Force senior commanders at the Ministry of Defense. She stated: “The peace we have enjoyed until yesterday does not guarantee the peace of tomorrow.”

首相は、国際情勢が複雑になっていることを指摘しました。変化を恐れず、積極的せっきょくてきに新しい世界に飛び込む決意がなければ、国民の命と平和な暮らしを守ることはできないと強調しました。

The Prime Minister pointed out that the international situation is becoming more complex. She stressed that without the determination to embrace change and proactively step into a new world, it is impossible to protect the lives and peaceful livelihoods of the people.

この発言はSNSなどで大きな話題になりました。「怖い」「切り取りだ」などさまざまな意見が出ています。首相は、これまでの常識を疑い、現実げんじつを冷静に見つめるよう幹部に求めました。

This remark sparked major discussion on social media. Some called it “scary,” while others said it was “taken out of context.” The Prime Minister asked the commanders to always keep a clear-eyed view of changing realities and to question conventional wisdom.

安全保障環境が厳しくなる中で、日本はどう平和を守っていくのか。首相のこの言葉は、今後の防衛政策を考える上で重要なポイントになるとみられています。

As the security environment grows more severe, how will Japan protect peace? This statement by the Prime Minister is seen as an important point when considering future defense policy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 「昨日までの平和は明日からの平和を保証しない」 mean?

That means the peace that Japan had until yesterday does not guarantee that there will continue to be peace tomorrow. Need to proactively protect and not be subjective.

Why did the Prime Minister say that?

Because the international security environment is changing faster and more complex. She wants the Defense Force commanders to be aware of reality and ready to adapt.

How controversial is this statement?

Some people on social networks found it "scary," while others said the quote was garbled and was actually a reminder of the current international situation.

Source: Reading exercises compiled by JNews

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