The Changing of Japan Defence Policy Under Kishida: Indo Pacific Strategy?
Erna Kurniawati, Sri Issundari, Sri Harjanti

Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta
Jl. Babarsari no 2 Tambakbayan Yogyakarta

Abstract

This study aims to describe the changes in Japan^s defense policy in the Fumio Kishida era, focusing on the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Japan is urged to do more to uphold international peace for several reasons, despite the Constitution and pacifist organizations in Japan providing barriers to Japan^s military strategy. This research is descriptive qualitative to outline how Japan^s defense strategy changed under Kishida, emphasizing the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Data was gathered using an analysis of the literature. The findings of the investigation show that changes in Japan^s defense policy were motivated by further increasing its international role in the framework of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The actions carried out include multilateral collaboration with ASEAN, Quad, and other regional cooperation, as well as bilateral initiatives to reinforce the US-Japan security partnership.

Keywords: Japan^s defense policy- Indo-Pacific Strategy- Fumio Kishida

Topic: Social Science