| ID | 080026 |
| Title Proper | Japan's changing defense policy |
| Other Title Information | military deployment in the Persian Gulf |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shaoul, Raquel |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Since the early 1990s Japan's defense policy has been under incremental significant change, revealed mainly in the legislative field. This paper explores the extent to which Japan's defense policy is changing in military terms. Analysis of Japan's latest security posture in Iraq (2003-2006) brings to light changes in Japan's overall defense policy in terms of defense priorities and implementation |
| `In' analytical Note | Japanese Studies Vol. 27, No.3; Dec 2007: p231-246 |
| Journal Source | Japanese Studies Vol. 27, No.3; Dec 2007: p231-246 |
| Key Words | Japan ; Defence Policy ; Persian Gulf ; Military Diplomacy |