Japan are perceived by China, and whether they contribute to Chinese militarization …

In recent weeks, Japan’s government under Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has im­plemented significant adjustments to the …-related strategic documents. In doing so, the government decided, among other things, to significantly increase Japan’s defence budget …, Japan and the United States addressed the implications of the new strategic documents and discussed possibilities for closer …

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 …