Japan's Security Policy

This book examines Japan's security policy after the Cold War and discusses whether it has re-emerged as a global security player. It provides an overview of Japan's security policy, including the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty and the Senkaku/Daioyu Islands dispute, and discusses key security concerns such as regional security issues, nuclear threat, and the Taiwan Strait Crisis. It also assesses Japan's energy policy and the impact of food security on its agriculture and trade.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

After the Cold War, Japan's security policy underwent significant changes, raising questions about its role in global security. This comprehensive book examines Japan's security policy, including its evolution after the Cold War, the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, and the Senkaku/Daioyu Islands dispute. It also delves into contemporary Japan's security concerns, such as regional security issues like the Layered Security of Okinawa, the growing nuclear threat from North Korea, and the Taiwan Strait Crisis of 1995-6. The book concludes by discussing security in terms of energy, food, and human security, including an assessment of Japan's energy policy since World War II and the impact of food security on its agriculture and trade.

This book is of interest to students and scholars of East Asian Politics, Security Studies, and the International Relations of the Asia Pacific. It is also a valuable resource for diplomats and policymakers on Japan and East Asia. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of Japan's security policy, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this critical region.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032139555