Analysis of Japan's revised National Security and National Defense Strategy for the North Korean case

Name: Analysis of Japan's revised National Security and National Defense Strategy for the North Korean case
Author: Mathias Jahn

Jahn, Mathias

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Analysis of Japan's revised National Security and National Defense Strategy for the North Korean case

Term Paper, 2023

22 Pages, Grade: A

Mathias Jahn (Author)

Abstract or Introduction

This paper will address the following research questions:
To what extent will Japan's adjusted strategy (Independent Variable) have an impact on the deterrence effectiveness (Dependent Variable) and the security dilemma/ stability-instability paradox (Intervening Variables)?

During 2022, Japan (JAP) saw deteriorating security dynamics with North Korea (NK) regarding missile tests, plans for building the world’s strongest nuclear force, and bellicose rhetoric. These provocations aimed at compelling JAP to refrain from further conducting military exercises with the US and South Korea and reconsidering plans for “fundamentally” strengthening its “defense capabilities” and a “substantial increase of Japan’s defense budget”. In turn, JAP chose these measures to respond to NK’s
continued violations of UN Security Council resolutions and increased threat perceptions. That culminated in the revision of its “National Security Strategy (NSS)”/ “National Defense Strategy (NDS)” on 16 Dec. 2022, which aims at
reinforcing the deterrence posture to 1) dissuade attacks against JAP or its US ally and 2) resolve the (nuclear) missile armaments/ test issue.

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Title: Analysis of Japan's revised National Security and National Defense Strategy for the North Korean case
College: Nanyang Technological University (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS))
Course: Nuclear Politics in Asia
Grade: A
Author: Mathias Jahn (Author)
Year: 2023
Pages: 22
Catalog Number: V1336034
ISBN (Book): 9783346835567
Language: English
Notes: A thorough analysis that has a clear objective, a neat analytical framework, covers the literature, and demonstrates careful and nuanced judgment. I would encourage to publish the findings in an IR research outlet to find a more receptive and broad audience that will welcome this high level of analysis.
Keywords: Japan, National Security Strategy 2022, North Korea, Deterrence Effectiveness
Price (Ebook): 16.99
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Quote paper: Mathias Jahn (Author), 2023, Analysis of Japan's revised National Security and National Defense Strategy for the North Korean case, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1336034

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