Arming Japan - Defense Production, Alliance Politics, and the Postwar Search for Autonomy (Paperback, Revised)

Despite its "Peace Constitution" and close security ties to the United States, Japan designs and produces an extensive array of high-tech missiles, tanks, warships and aircraft. As much as these weapons are a testimony to the advancement of Japanese technology, they are also powerful symbols of the potential for Japanese political and military self-reliance. Yet, despite all of the advanced military hardware, Japan has not developed an autonomous military-industrial complex in the post-World War II period.;Exploring the complicated issue of Japanese political and military autonomy in the half-century since World War II, this work focuses on the institutions, individuals, ideas and interests that have shaped Japanese policy in this area. The author demonstrates that the simple model of US pressure leading to Japanese response does not hold true; he shows instead the dynamic policy-making process involving such key players as government, industry, interest groups and the media.;Particularly since the end of the Cold War, the issue of Japanese autonomy, versus alliance with the United States has become urgent. This text suggests the implications of this debate for Japan's future effor

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Imprint:	Columbia University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 1998
First published:	September 1998
Authors:	Michael Green
Dimensions:	226 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	206
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-231-10285-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Defence strategy, planning & research > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Arms negotiation & control Promotions
LSN:	0-231-10285-2
Barcode:	9780231102858

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