| ID | 128254 |
| Title Proper | Strengthening Japan's defense force |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Onodera, Itsunori |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Inaugurated in December 2012, the second Abe administration embarked upon a number of initiatives, including recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake and economic revitalization. Japan's defense force is also an area for review and deliberation. To be better prepared to respond to natural disasters as well as to promote cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan is pursuing strengthened defense force for its national interest in a harmonized manner with regional interests and global security. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asia Pacific Review Vol.20, No.2; November 2013: p.69-80 |
| Journal Source | Asia Pacific Review Vol.20, No.2; November 2013: p.69-80 |
| Key Words | Japan ; National Interest ; Regional Interest ; Global Security ; Economic Revitalization ; Political Deliberation ; Economic Cooperation ; Defence Strategy ; Defence Policy ; Strategy ; Regional Security ; National Security |