Publication
Dec 2011
This report argues that Japanese strategy has entered a difficult phase: the country seems too static and unable to adapt itself to the changing regional environment. True, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces are more active internationally and a new set of National Defense Guidelines issued in December 2010 promises a more vigorous Japanese military operational presence in Asia. But still, Japan continues to follow its traditional strategic policy, finding comfort inside the US alliance and anxiety outside it.
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Author | Rod Lyon |
Series | ASPI Special Reports |
Issue | 44 |
Publisher | Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) |
Copyright | © 2011 ASPI |