Veiled Normalization: The Implications of Japanese Missile Defense

Abstract

Japan's development of a missile defense system has been accompanied by the acquisition of potentially offensive military assets, an increased command and control capability, significant restructuring of the collective defense establishment, and doctrinal changes that allow pre-emption should an attack be deemed imminent. Regardless of the long-standing Japanese debate on the constitutionality of the use of force, the introduction of missile defense has institutionalized key structural elements within the defense establishment marking a clear milestone in an on going trend towards security normalization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA488665

Entities

People

  • Timothy L. Clarke

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Defense Industry
  • Defense Systems
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Conflicts
  • International Law
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control