The U. S. - Japan Alliance
Author | : Robert F. Reed |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 76 |
Release | : 1998-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788147999 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788147994 |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Download or read book The U. S. - Japan Alliance written by Robert F. Reed and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only of late has defense "burden sharing" emerged as a key issue in U.S.-Japanese relations. This monograph examines the legal, political, economic, and attitudinal constraints inhibiting the Japanese from contributing more to their defense. Includes discussion on the legal obligation of burden sharing; indicators of contribution to defense; legal, policy, and political constraints; Japan's defense contribution and some initiatives for increased burden sharing; and U.S. strategy to influence Japan's contribution. Charts and tables.