Who will defend Japan? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

Who will defend Japan?

from Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Japan's ageing population and declining birth rate have left its Self-Defence Forces facing a growing recruitment crisis. As security tensions rise across East Asia, the country is grappling with a widening gap between its defence ambitions and the shrinking pool of young people willing to serve.Guest: Tom Le, Associate Professor of Politics at Pomona College, California, “Japan’s Aging Peace: Pacifism and Militarism in the Twenty-First Century”Producer: Ali Benton 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 30, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Who will defend Japan?

0:00 16:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast episode published?

This episode was published on June 30, 2026.

Can I download this Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!