| ID | 145943 |
| Title Proper | Natural partners’ in challenging waters? Japan–NATO co-operation in a changing maritime environment |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Patalano, Alessio |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Japan–NATO co-operation has come a long way from the initial political contacts of the 1990s, with Japan’s contribution to reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan a core factor in the development of the partnership. Alessio Patalano, however, argues that it is the counter-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean which has been critical to the development of a more robust form of military interaction and has set the foundations for an enhanced partnership. He explains why maritime security can continue to play a central role in driving co-operation forward, notwithstanding the need for both actors to respond to the return of peer competition at sea. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 161, No.3; Jun-Jul 2016: p.42-51 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol: 161 No 3 |
| Key Words | Natural Partners ; Challenging Waters ; Japan–NATO Co-Operation ; Changing Maritime Environment |