Hirotaka Yamashita

Hirotaka Yamashita is a former lieutenant general in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and a prominent military expert who has been vocal about Japan's defense strategies in the context of rising tensions in East Asia. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need for Japan to enhance its self-defense capabilities rather than relying heavily on U.S. assistance, particularly in light of potential military conflicts involving China, such as an anticipated attack on Taiwan by 2027.