| ID | 175663 |
| Title Proper | Changing civil–military relations in Japan: 2009–2012 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Schwenke, Simon |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | After WWII, Japan established a unique system of civil–military relations and civilian control of its Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), characterised by bureaucratic rather than political control. For more than half a century, military influence on defence policymaking had been comparably low, depriving political leaders of a critical source of knowledge on national security. Yet, the latter half of the 2000s saw several institutional changes which resulted in the wide-reaching inclusion of military officials in national security policymaking. Why did a democratic Japan, shaped by WWII experiences, see the need for more military influence? The cause for this development ultimately lies within a changing security environment which lends credit to the broader argument that Japan has embraced a ‘realpolitik’ approach to national security. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 74, No.6; Oct 2020: p.704-720 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol: 74 No 6 |
| Key Words | Japan ; Civil–Military Relations ; JSDF ; Military Influence ; Civilian Contro ; Inational Security |