Abe Doctrine: US-Japan Alliance, International Law and ASEAN

• Main Author: Singh, Bhubhindar
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Conflict and stability; Country and region studies; East Asia and Asia Pacific; Maritime security
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82186; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/39837
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Japan PM Shinzo Abe’s speech in Singapore highlighted three key principles for its foreign policy - uphold intenational law, strengthen US-Japan security relations and enhance relations with ASEAN. They signal Japan’s intention to be a contributor of peace in the region.