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The debate over Japan's strategic future: bilateralism versus regionalism

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The consideration of Japan's strategic position in the international arena is divided into both and bilateral and regional factions. The end of the Cold War period, and the assumed decline of the domestically troubled United States, has brought the issue of Japan's alliances to the forefront. Since World War II, Japan's foreign policy has become synonymous with its economic policy because of forced reliance on the United States military support, and thus compliance with the bulk of the United States foreign policy decisions. The continued support of the United States- Japanese link is the favored position at this time.

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Japan's participation in UN peacekeeping operations: radical departure or predictable response?

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Japan is moving into the international arena with a more dynamic foreign policy, which is a departure form formerly relying on the United States for its military support. The Liberal Democratic Party has passed a law allowing Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to take part in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) as of June 1992. Japan expects with the higher visibility that is associated with participating in military operations they will be in a position of power globally, particularly in Asia.

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The emerging military-industrial relationship in Japan and the US connection

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Military and intelligence collaboration between Japan and the US has increased Japan's military expenses and raised its military standards. Since the Japanese defense industry is interwoven with its industrial network, only bilateral, multilateral and global cooperation can cause military expansion. American firms must share military expenses and risks with Japan to ensure their own financial supremacy in the post-Cold War era.

Military aspects, Defense industry

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