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Troops will be able to support allies even if conflict is beyond country’s borders

For the first time in the 70 years since World War II, the new laws will give the government power to use the military in overseas conflicts even if Japan itself isn’t under attack. Mr. Abe said that will make possible a closer alliance with the U.S. in cases such as a war on the Korean peninsula or a blockage of sea lanes that threatened Japan’s security.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-parliament-approves-abe-security-bills-1442596867