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Japan’s New Security Posture: Implications for Asia and the World

In September 2015, the Japanese Diet (parliament) passed a bill reinterpreting Article Nine of its constitution—for the first time since the end of World War II, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces would be able to participate in collective security missions abroad, opening new opportunities for Japan to play a growing role as a regional and global security provider. At the same time, the historic 2015 update of the U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines has positioned the U.S.-Japan alliance to expand into new areas such as cyberspace. These changes in Japan’s security and defense policy have important implications for security in Northeast Asia and beyond. As Tokyo expands its security role in the region, what are Japan’s priorities for the year ahead? How are these changes influencing Japan’s relationship with its neighbors across the region? And how will the U.S.-Japan alliance continue to expand its global role?











When: Wed., Feb. 3, 2016 at 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Where: Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Ave.
212-288-6400
Price: $30
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In September 2015, the Japanese Diet (parliament) passed a bill reinterpreting Article Nine of its constitution—for the first time since the end of World War II, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces would be able to participate in collective security missions abroad, opening new opportunities for Japan to play a growing role as a regional and global security provider. At the same time, the historic 2015 update of the U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines has positioned the U.S.-Japan alliance to expand into new areas such as cyberspace. These changes in Japan’s security and defense policy have important implications for security in Northeast Asia and beyond. As Tokyo expands its security role in the region, what are Japan’s priorities for the year ahead? How are these changes influencing Japan’s relationship with its neighbors across the region? And how will the U.S.-Japan alliance continue to expand its global role?

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