Japan's Re-emergence as a 'Normal' Military Power (Adelphi series) 1st Edition

by Christopher W. Hughes (Author)

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Is Japan re-emerging as a normal, or even a great, military power in regional and global security affairs? This Adelphi Paper assesses the overall trajectory of Japan’s security policy over the last decade, and the impact of a changing Japanese military posture on the stability of East Asia.

The paper examines Japan’s evolving security debate, set against the background of a shifting international environment and domestic policymaking system; the status of Japan’s national military capabilities and constitutional prohibitions; post-Cold War developments in the US Japan alliance; and Japan’s role in multilateral regional security dialogue, UN PKO, and US-led coalitions of the willing. It concludes that Japan is undoubtedly moving along the trajectory of becoming a more assertive military power, and that this trend has been accelerated post-9/11. Japan is unlikely, though, to channel its military power through greatly different frameworks than at present. Japan will opt for the enhanced, and probably inextricable, integration of its military capabilities into the US Japan alliance, rather than pursuing options for greater autonomy or multilateralism. Japan’s strengthened role as the defensive shield for the offensive sword of US power projection will only serve to bolster US military hegemony in East Asia and globally.

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Crazy Fox

A Handy and Helpful Intro

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2006

I'm one of the novice readers on modern Japanese security affairs for whom the prior reviewer said this book was very good, and I can vouch for his judgment. "Japan's Re-emergence" does a wonderful job in outlining Japan's past and current security policy, with some careful projections of its probable future course. The author writes with careful objectivity and great clarity, and is very adroit at breaking down the widely divergent implications of what to the non-expert are almost indistinguishable terms, such as "required defence force" and "standard defence force" for instance. The book is peppered with acronyms throughout, but a handy glossary in the front of the book makes the alphabet soup navigable. The exposition is clear and helpful without dumbing down the material, balanced and level-headed without being bland. And far from becoming dated as of late 2006, the book provides some much-needed context on recent developments in Japan such as the upgrading of the Japan Defense Agency to a full-fledged ministry, Abe Shinzo's rise to prime ministership, and the continuing tensions with North Korea. Whether you are looking for a good, readable introduction into this complicated subject or just trying to get some background knowledge on the headlines, this small, concise book will serve your purposes admirably.

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Chris K

Very good for the novice/intermediate reader on modern Japanese security affairs

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2005

Hughes provides us with an important and timely paper on modern Japanese security policy. What Hughes does in this paper, is to outline the development and changes of Japan's post-WWII defence policy, and the reasons as to why, in his opinion, these shifts have occurred. The paper is quite up to date, taking into account events just prior to the announcement of the new National Defence Program Guidelines (Dec 2004).

I agree with Hughes on many of the points he makes regarding the meaning of Japan's "re-emergence", the catalysts being a relatively new domestic political acceptance (by elites and others) of defence issues and a new international politico-military environment. I also agree with Hughes when he states that Japan has chosen to tighten the alliance with the United States significantly, as opposed to pursuing a more independent path. Indeed, it can be said that Hughes's interpretations of shifts in Japan's defence policy are moderate, fair and accurate.

If you are looking for a general (but comprehensive) overview of Japan's defence policy then this is the paper for you. But if you are after something more "meaty" that goes into the finer details and particularly the politics behind the changes that have taken place then you must look elsewhere to supplement this paper.

All in all a very good paper, which I'm sure many students of Japanese politics and international security will find useful.

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