A Sino-Japanese conflict is not in the US interest and certainly not in Japan’s. Stability in the regional security landscape cannot be solely guaranteed by reaffirming the US-Japan security alliance, which provides space for the US to flaunt its military might through deployment.
Japanese prime minister Abe realises that solely relying on the US-Japan security alliance might not serve national interest in the fast evolving regional security architecture. So the leadership is diversifying its options and strengthening cooperation with countries like India and Australia.
Titli Basu’s article on ‘Anti-nuclear mobilisation in Japan: shaping the post-Fukushima energy landscape’ was published in Tamkang Journal of International Affairs Vol. 17, No. 1, July 2013. ISSN 1027-4979.
Titli Basu’s article on ‘Post-Fukushima Energy Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for Japan’ was published in Asian Journal of Public Affairs Vol 5 No. 2, 2012. ISSN: 1793-5342.
Obama’s visit to Japan: strategic significance
A Sino-Japanese conflict is not in the US interest and certainly not in Japan’s. Stability in the regional security landscape cannot be solely guaranteed by reaffirming the US-Japan security alliance, which provides space for the US to flaunt its military might through deployment.