Transforming the United States Defense Posture in Asia

Abstract

After decades of United States occupation and amid increa~ed nationalism, the Japanese government has proceeded with expanding their defense capabilities. Japan's military ambition would also suggest a revision to Article IX of their Constitution and a reduced United States presepee in tbE? regjQn. However, further review of Japanese history, culture, foreign relations, and military capabilities demonstratethe inc~eased relevance of a balanced and credible United States defense posture in the region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 22, 2010
Accession Number
ADA603369

Entities

People

  • David Baptista

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Military Capabilities
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • North Korea
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.