The Japanese Prime Minister revealed that a ceasefire is a prerequisite for the deployment of the country's Self-Defense Forces. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding the extent of Japan's military involvement in global conflicts. The exact terms and conditions remain undisclosed, but it is clear that the country continues to maintain its peace-oriented policies.

In Japan, the constitution's Article 9, post World War II, forfeits the country's right to wage war. Consequently, the deployment of the Self-Defense Forces in conflicts abroad is a contentious topic. Society highly values the peacekeeping role Japan plays internationally and public opinion is critical of any policy changes that may potentially contradict that position.

In contrast, the US and EU are often actively involved in global conflicts for various reasons like maintaining national security or aiding allies, without the same constitutional restrictions as Japan. However, debates about the extent of military engagement are common in these regions as well.