One focus of the debate is likely to the men’s plans for war-renouncing Article 9.
Abe has called for adding an “explicit reference” to the Self-Defense Forces to ensure there is no way for them to be deemed “unconstitutional,” and said the LDP should submit constitutional revision proposals to the extraordinary Diet session expected to be convened in the fall.
But Ishiba has insisted amendments to Article 9 are not a priority, especially given the public’s lack of understanding on the issue.
