Japan's Security Renaissance - (Contemporary Asia in the World) by Andrew Oros (Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Japan's changing military policy, shedding light on the country's gradual awakening to new security challenges in the past decade.

The author, Andrew L.

Oros, is an expert in Japanese politics and international relations, offering valuable insights into the complex context that shapes Japan's modern security evolution. The book delves into the three historical legacies that continue to influence Japan's military policies - contested memories of the Pacific War and Imperial Japan, postwar anti-militarist convictions, and an unequal relationship with the United States.

Despite these challenges, Oros argues that claims of rising nationalism in Japan are overstated, but there has been a discernable shift favoring the conservative Abe and his Liberal Democratic Party. The author brings together Japanese domestic politics with the broader geopolitical landscape of East Asia and the world, providing guidance on emerging international dynamics.

The book is filled with valuable details and assessments, offering alternative insights into the development of Japanese security policy over the last decade. Whether you are a policymaker, military strategist, or simply interested in this dynamic region, Japan's Security Renaissance is a must-read to understand the complex context and key factors that shape Japan's modern security evolution.