The Impact of Declining Defense Budgets on Japan Maritime Self Defense Force

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the impact of declining defense budgets on the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Because of the huge debt of the Government of Japan (GOJ) and financial structural reform, the GOJ is trying to reduce all expenditures, including defense expenditures. Conversely, Japan and countries in its vicinity face the threat of uncertainty. China is increasing its defense budget to build a modern oceanic Navy. North Korea recently conducted a nuclear test despite the overwhelming opposition of the international community. Therefore, it is a big challenge for the JMSDF to sustain and develop its capabilities under the pressure of its budget and the national security environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA470068

Entities

People

  • Ryo Ikeda

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Cost Analysis
  • Defense Industry
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Conflicts
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • North Korea
  • Organizational Structure
  • Second World War
  • Treaties

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  • Economics
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Strategic Security Studies