| ID | 136333 |
| Title Proper | Analysis of Japan’s active pacifism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shan, Wang |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The idea of pacifism dates back to the comprehensive social reforms that were introduced after Japan’s surrender in World War II. The U.S.-led occupying forces carried out a series of democratization and demilitarization policies in a bid to establish a government that would respect other countries and embrace the UN Charter. The U.S. wanted a Japan that would no longer pose a threat to them and to international peace and security. Those policies soon led to a breakdown of Japan’s old systems. In contrast to militarism during the pre-war period, Japan’s U.S.-led social reforms were peaceful. With the gradual evolution of policy adjustments, Japan gradually achieved rapid economic growth and regained recognition from the international community. It apologized for its war-time aggression. Pacifism was widely accepted by the Japanese people and it laid a foundation for Japan’s peaceful development. And so pacifism became part of the Japanese society’s system of values. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary International Relations Vol.24, No.6; Nov-Dec.2014: p.100-110 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary International Relations 2014-12 24, 6 |
| Standard Number | Threat |