Routledge Handbook of Japanese Security

Since the end of the cold war Japan's security policy has undergone a huge transformation as the country has become an increasingly active member of the international community. This Handbook is the first major volume to examine the current state of Japanese security from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. An internationally renowned line up of contributors provide up-to-date and authoritative articles in one easy-to-use and accessible reference guide.

Divided into sections, this handbook includes chapers on:

History of Japanese security policy Japanese grand strategy and policy making Military power and institutions Key regional issues Japan-US alliance Multilateralism Non-traditional security

Offering a complete overview of Japanese security, the Handbook is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, policy analysts, graduate and undergraduate students studying this field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415705665
• ISBN13: 9780415705660
• Release Date: December 2028
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 400 Pages