Abstract
Inaugurated in December 2012, the second Abe administration embarked upon a number of initiatives, including recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake and economic revitalization. Japan’s defense force is also an area for review and deliberation. To be better prepared to respond to natural disasters as well as to promote cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan is pursuing strengthened defense force for its national interest in a harmonized manner with regional interests and global security.
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