noun
exclusively defense-oriented policy; nonaggressive defense
A political and military term referring to a defense posture that only responds to attacks and does not strike first. Strongly associated with Japan's post-war security policy.
日本は専守防衛を国是としている。
Japan adheres to a strictly defensive security policy as a national principle.
専守防衛の考え方
Under the concept of exclusively defense-oriented policy, preemptive strikes are not permitted.