Japan: Military Options for the 1980'S.
Abstract
With the gradual reduction of the US presence in Asia, future US policy in that area centers more and more on Japan. The foundation of the US policy must be based on an accurate assessment of the current and future direction of Japanese security policy. In spite of repeated assurances on the part of the US that it intends to honor its commitments to the security of Japan under the 1960 Security Treaty, events of the recent year have caused Japan to seek reaffirmation of US intentions to include the nuclear shield. This perception of questioning US intentions and resolve has served as the catalyst for a call for a fundamental reevaluation of Japanese security policy. The basic question is to identify the spectrum of security options that are open to Japan and access the probability of which will be adopted. While the range of alternatives runs from neutralization to nuclear rearmament, it is concluded that Japan will find it in her best interests to maintain her security arrangement with the US and continue her gradual qualitative upgrading of the Self Defense Force. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA015876
Entities
People
- Gerald F. Wilson
Organizations
- United States Army War College