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


Term Paper, 2023

22 Pages, Grade: A


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.

Details

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
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
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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