Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Japan Divided Over Future Role Following IS Executions by Henry Ridgwell Japan's role on the world stage has been brought into sharp focus by the executions of two Japanese nationals by the Islamic State terror group in Syria. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to change the country's pacifist stance and take a more proactive role in global security. But many Japanese disagree. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/japan-divided-over-future-role-fo llowing-executions/2628822.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/japan-divided-over-future-role-following-executions/2628822.html