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1. Between Normality and Uniqueness: Unwrapping the Enigma of Japanese Security Policy Decision-Making.

Author

HOWE, BRENDAN

Subjects
*DECISION making, *NATIONAL security, *INTERNATIONAL security, *INTERNATIONAL relations, *BUREAUCRACY, *EAST-West divide, *MILITARY relations, JAPANESE foreign relations, FOREIGN relations of the United States -- 1865-
Abstract

To many observers Japanese decision-making is an enigma that defies conventional analysis. Neither the traditional rational actor model of decision-making, nor alternative pluralist models proposed for the analysis of Western democracies fit the Japanese case. As a result Japanese security policy decision-making is described as ‘reactive’ or even non-existent. Likewise, the anomaly of Japanese decision-making is ultimately predicted to be resolved through a process of ‘normalization’ whereby Japanese policy formation evolves into a form that does fit these models. However, this paper contends that the fact that Japan’s security decision-making does not fit commonly-used models is due rather to the limitations of those models. Japan’s security policy, like that of all states, is gradually evolving, but this does not mean that it is about to become just like the West. This paper addresses how a conjuncture of external factors and internal factors has stimulated important changes in Japanese security policy-making which are frequently missed or misinterpreted by observers. In order to understand Japanese security policy-making, and to chart its future course, a refined cybernetic approach is introduced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010
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2. America's Rebalance to Asia and its Implications for Japan-US-Australia Security Cooperation.

Author

Satake, Tomohiko and Ishihara, Yusuke

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL security, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *NATIONAL security
Abstract

How does America's greater focus on Asia impact the security policies of Japan and Australia? How does it change the nature of the Japan-US-Australia security partnership? This paper attempts to answer these questions by looking at Japanese and Australian responses to the Obama Administration's new security policy toward Asia called “rebalancing.” After examining them, it argues that the regional allied response to America's new security posture has generated greater momentum for both allies to collaborate in wider areas in a more timely and effective way than before. It concludes asserting that, in the era of rebalance, Japan, the United States, and Australia have not only deepened their existing cooperation, but also have expanded potential areas of cooperation toward a more “dynamic” partnership. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2012
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3. Political Developments in the Post '55 System and Japan's Foreign-Security Policy Conduct.

Author

Ono, Na'oki

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *INTERNATIONAL security, JAPANESE foreign relations, JAPAN-United States relations
Abstract

An essay is presented on post cold war foreign and security policy being implemented by Japan. It discusses the changes in international security threat level and the responses of Japan. It mentions that the factor that contribute to the active participation of Japan in security issues is its enhancement of the U.S. and Japan alliance relations after the cold war.

Published
2005

4. Self-Defense or Credibility?: Japan’s Alliance Policy toward the United States.

Author

Ito, Go

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *INTERNATIONAL security, JAPAN-United States relations
Abstract

Japan’s postwar security policy has been predicated on its alliance with the United States, but the extent to which Japan can assure the U.S. provision of security in emergent situations has not been answered as long as the U.S. government maintains a pol ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2009

5. Japan’s Defense Policy and Domestic Moves.

Author

Ninomiya, Takahiro

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL security, *NATIONAL security, *ARMED Forces
Abstract

In order to cope with the changing security environment, Japan’s defense policy should be developed in three directions. The first is to modernize defense capability by introducing modern technology as well as joint operation by Japan Self Defense Forces. Currently in order to deal with missiles attacks from neighboring areas, though MD system has currently been introduced, to equip an offense capability against the missile sites would be of pressing priority, Secondly, to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. forces are essential not only to defend Japan itself but also to increase its defense capability. Thirdly, to participate in the international security cooperation Japan need to enhance its readiness in mobilizing its forces abroad. The exclusively self-defense principle which originated from the Article 9 of the constitution has worked as a strong constrain in developing these policy options. PM Abe, recently having passed the referendum bill for the revision of the constitution, set up the council to give the collective defense right to JSDP in order to tackle the coming contingencies. Some argues that North Korea has wakened up the Japanese public opinion. However Japan must make utmost effort to catch up rapidly mutating security environments from East Asia to Middle East as the level of defense setting-up has substantially been lagging behind, ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008