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The Reluctant Peacekeeper: Japan's Ambivalent Stance on UN Peace Operations
Zögerlicher Friedensstifter: Japans ambivalente Haltung zu den Friedensmissionen der Vereinten Nationen
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Abstract
The question of overseas deployment of the Self Defence Force (SDF) continues to be one of the most controversial issues in Japan’s foreign policy. This becomes particularly obvious with respect to participation in UN peacekeeping operations. Japan is caught between, on the one hand, the aspiration ... view more
The question of overseas deployment of the Self Defence Force (SDF) continues to be one of the most controversial issues in Japan’s foreign policy. This becomes particularly obvious with respect to participation in UN peacekeeping operations. Japan is caught between, on the one hand, the aspiration to contribute to international peace and security and, on the other, the need to adhere to the constitution, which renounces the use of force as an instrument of foreign policy. This has led to strict legal limitations concerning Japan’s participation in peacekeeping missions, resulting in significant practical problems in the field. Despite revisions of the legal framework, Japan’s contribution to peacekeeping activities remains severely limited, particularly with respect to so-called robust peacekeeping. Instead of gradually broadening the SDF’s activities, however, Tokyo would be better advised to strengthen its civilian contribution to peace operations.... view less
Keywords
peacekeeping; Japan; foreign policy; UNO; peacekeeping troops; non-aggression; international security; peace policy; legal basis
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 37-55
Journal
Japan aktuell: Journal of Current Japanese Affairs (2008) 1
ISSN
1436-3518
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0