ASSESSMENTS
Japan's Maritime Strategy
Jul 26, 2012 | 10:45 GMT
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Summary
As an island nation, Japan is by necessity a maritime power. For the last half-century, its maritime strategy has been primarily mercantile in nature. But as both China and the United States expand their naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan will increasingly seek to reinforce its commercial, territorial and energy interests through a more proactive, open maritime military strategy.
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