ID | 121246 |
Title Proper | Only choice |
Other Title Information | Canadian and Japanese F-35 decisions compared |
Language | ENG |
Author | Tago, Atsushi ; Vucetic, Srdjan |
Publication | 2013. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The United States has two faithful allies in Canada and Japan. Established at different points in the twentieth century, the two alliances have grown and flourished, helping to maintain an American-led order in the Asia-Pacific and beyond. By any reasonable measure, few states are as integrated in the American security sphere as these two. In David A. Lake's index of US "security hierarchy," which measures a variety of bargaining mechanisms through which states voluntarily trade autonomy and sovereignty for order, prosperity, and cheaper security provided by the US, Japan ranks fifth and Canada eighth.1 From this perspective, it is not surprising that Japan and Canada are participating in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. |
`In' analytical Note | International Journal Vol. 68, No.1; Winter 2013: p.131-149 |
Journal Source | International Journal Vol. 68, No.1; Winter 2013: p.131-149 |
Key Words | United States ; Canada ; Japan ; Alliance ; Asia Pacific ; Security Hierarchy ; Trade Autonomy ; Sovereignty ; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program |