Japanese-American Relations in Challenging Times
Japanese-American Relations in Challenging Times

Author(s): Andrzej Dąbrowski
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Japan; United States; Japanese-American relations; security strategy; defence policy; limiting usage of military instruments; foreign trade;
Summary/Abstract: Japan is seeking to change its security strategy, limiting the possibility of using military instruments. Prime Minister Shinzō Abe's announcement that he seeks to alter the constitution and defence policy also results from the growing uncertainty about the future of Japan’s alliance with the U.S., dictated by the attitude of the Donald Trump administration towards American allies in the region and in Europe. A growing concern of Abe’s government is also the increase in U.S. protectionism in foreign trade, which may hinder Japan’s economic growth and cause it to seek closer cooperation with the EU.

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