Japanese Maritime Defense Capability in the Post Cold-War Era.

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the defense capability of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force(JMSDF) in the post-Cold War era. The primary research question is: "What changes will and should be expected for JMSDF after the collapse of the former Soviet Union?" To answer this question, I reviewed the defense capability buildup program during Cold-War, and made briefly analyzed the relationships among the Asian- Pacific countries, including U.S. Pacific forces and Russia. I also conducted a cost/benefit and personnel analysis of the current fleet configuration and a proposed new configuration. These alternatives may require drastic changes in public attitudes based on serious discussions among the Japanese people and politicians, and a tighter Japan-U.S. relationship on both economic issues and national security burden sharing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA302926

Entities

People

  • Syojiro Sakagami

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Cold War
  • Far East
  • International Relations
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Security
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Strategic Security Studies