Evolving Japanese security policy : which theory best describes Japan?

This dissertation compares the three contending theories (antimilitarism, mercantile realism, and conventional realism) in explaining Japan's post-World War II security policy. This essay argues that military strategic concerns are the major driving forces behind Japan's security policy.

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Main Author: Ting, I Chiu.
Other Authors: Katsumata, Hiro
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/14389
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-143892020-11-01T08:19:50Z Evolving Japanese security policy : which theory best describes Japan? Ting, I Chiu. Katsumata, Hiro S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies DRNTU::Social sciences::Political science This dissertation compares the three contending theories (antimilitarism, mercantile realism, and conventional realism) in explaining Japan's post-World War II security policy. This essay argues that military strategic concerns are the major driving forces behind Japan's security policy. Master of Science (Strategic Studies) 2008-11-13T09:18:47Z 2008-11-13T09:18:47Z 2006 2006 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10356/14389 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf
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Ting, I Chiu.
Evolving Japanese security policy : which theory best describes Japan?
description This dissertation compares the three contending theories (antimilitarism, mercantile realism, and conventional realism) in explaining Japan's post-World War II security policy. This essay argues that military strategic concerns are the major driving forces behind Japan's security policy.
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title Evolving Japanese security policy : which theory best describes Japan?
title_short Evolving Japanese security policy : which theory best describes Japan?
title_full Evolving Japanese security policy : which theory best describes Japan?
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