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ID173152
Title ProperCapability building and alliance cohesion
Other Title Informationcomparing the US-Japan and US-Philippines alliances
LanguageENG
AuthorKih, Jiyun
Summary / Abstract (Note)The level of alliance cohesion is measured along the following dimensions of alliance operation: attitudinal, behavioural, and functional. However, it is insufficient to evaluate the level of cohesion only by examining how those indicators have changed over time. If it were sufficient to do so, it would presume the level of alliance cohesion would be bound to become similarly high in cases such as those of the US-Japan and US-Philippines alliances in which the commonly perceived threat is now widely and deeply entrenched. This article argues that the capabilities dimension be included in the list of indicators evaluating the level of cohesion. The US places greater emphasis on encouraging its allied partners to address specific capability gaps, foster trust, and improve jointness and interoperability with the US forces and thus contribute further to the evolution of division of alliance labour in which they take a larger role in both regional and global defense as well as cater for their own needs. The evolving division of labour that has been facilitated—and made possible—by a junior ally's enhanced capabilities has incentivized both the US and its ‘capable’ ally to work together to enhance alliance cohesion and credibility.
`In' analytical NoteAustralian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 74, No.4; Aug 2020: p. 355-376
Journal SourceAustralian Journal of International Affairs Vol: 74 No 4
Key WordsUS-Japan Alliance ;  Capabilities ;  Division of Labour ;  Alliance Cohesion ;  US-Philippines Alliance


 
 
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