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Book SynopsisIn this analysis of Japan's changing military policy, Andrew L. Oros shows how a gradual awakening to new security challenges has culminated in the multifaceted "security renaissance" of the past decade. Bringing together Japanese domestic politics with the broader geopolitical landscape, he provides guidance on emerging international dynamics.
Trade ReviewIn Japan's Security Renaissance, Oros has illuminated an intricate set of political and military developments in Japan that carry significant implications for its alliance with the United States, and indeed for security in the region. Particularly as the course of world history increasingly flows through the Asia-Pacific, policymakers, military strategists, and those simply interested in this dynamic region should consider Oros' latest book a must -read to understand the complex context and key factors that shape Japan's modern security evolution. -- Kurt Campbell, chairman and CEO of the Asia Group and former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs Oros is superbly positioned to analyze recent policy changes in Japan. This book will fill a large gap in our understanding of the last decade or so of debate over how to adapt Japan's defense planning to significant changes in the regional balance of power. -- Sheila Smith, author of Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China Oros has written a very thorough and engaged account of the development of Japanese security policy over the last decade. His narrative provides alternative insights and a wealth of valuable details and assessments. I learned a great deal from his accounts of the important trends and the key decisions. -- Dennis Blair, president and CEO, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, former director of national intelligence and commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Command
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface Note on Asian Family and Place-Names List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Map of Japan and Its Region 1. Japan's Twenty-First-Century Security Renaissance 2. The Gradual Awakening 3. Japan's Relative Decline and New Security Challenges in a Multipolar Asia 4. Domestic Power Transitions and Japan's Evolving Strategic Posture, 2006 to 2012 5. The New Conservative Mainstream and New Security Policies Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 2012 to 2016 Conclusion: Implications and Next Steps in Japan's Security Renaissance Appendix 1: Japanese Prime Ministers and Party Affiliations, 2000 to 2016 Appendix 2: Percentage of Party Vote and Seats in National Elections, 2005 to 2016 Appendix 3: Selected Historical Apology Statements by Japanese Officials, 1993 to 2015 Notes Bibliography Index
