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A new course for Japan's security policy: the historic decision on military armament
Japans sicherheitspolitische Neuausrichtung: historische Aufrüstungsentscheidung
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Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik -SWP- Deutsches Institut für Internationale Politik und Sicherheit
Abstract
In recent weeks, Japan's government under Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has implemented significant adjustments to the country's security policy. In December 2022, Tokyo published a new National Security Strategy along with two other defence-related strategic documents. In doing so, the government d... view more
In recent weeks, Japan's government under Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has implemented significant adjustments to the country's security policy. In December 2022, Tokyo published a new National Security Strategy along with two other defence-related strategic documents. In doing so, the government decided, among other things, to significantly increase Japan's defence budget to 2 per cent of its gross domestic product by fiscal year 2027. During bilateral alliance meetings in mid-January 2023, Japan and the United States addressed the implications of the new strategic documents and discussed possibilities for closer cooperation. By making far-reaching decisions such as on the acquisition of so-called counter-strike capabilities, Tokyo is seeking to respond to a rapidly deteriorating security environment. Even though some of the announced steps are indeed historic for Japan, they have been the topic of discussion for a while now and can therefore be seen as part of the evolution of Japanese security policy that has been occurring for years. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Japan; defense policy; security policy; foreign policy; armaments; international security; alliance policy; United States of America; Russia; China; North Korea; Europe; deterrence; military
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Außenpolitische Neuorientierung; Sicherheitsstrategie; Bedrohungsvorstellungen (Sicherheitspolitik); Regionale internationale Sicherheit; Verteidigungs- und sicherheitsbezogene Beziehungen; Verteidigungshaushalt; Finanzierungsprogramm; Öffentliche Meinung; Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 13/2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2023C13
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications