Despite the enduring importance of the U.S.–Japan security alliance, the broader relationship between the two countries … its political, economic, and social foundations, Kent E. Calder, a leading Japan specialist, asserts that bilateral ….Calder documents the quiet erosion of America’s multidimensional ties with Japan as China rises, generations change, and new forces …

This original book systematically examines Japan's defense engagement with its strategic partners since the end of the … Cold War based on Japan's national security strategy. The author maps three defense engagement activities: military …. The book asks two important research questions: why is Japan active in defense engagement with the armed forces of its …