I'm a bit sceptical. Japanese politics is still not exactly about pleasing the masses, the masses are expected to vote for the right elderman. If Abe Shinzo feels the need to prove himself to other potentates, then we have a problem. Since he has the record of a fiery nationalist who has spoken about military strength before, I think we do have a problem (though unclear how serious).

_{*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.}