Peace study pioneer criticizes Japan's national security bills

Peace study pioneer criticizes Japan's national security bills

Norwegian scholar Johan Galtung, known for his pioneering work on peace studies, gives a speech in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 21, 2015. He criticized that Japan's national security bills would pose the risk of a regional arms buildup, if enacted. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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