Naval War College Review
Abstract
Since the creation of the Japanese Self-Defense forces (JSDF) in 1953, the process of defining the specifics of Japan's self-defense role has become a focal point of US-Japanese disaccord. In recent years the Japanese have made an effort to alleviate this tension by adopting a more extensive defense policy which has included an official Japanese statement of policy to extend its defense responsibility to incorporate a 1,000-nautical mile "Sea Lanes of Communication" {SLOC) security responsibility.
Recommended Citation
Modly, Thomas B.
(1985)
"The Rhetoric and Realities of Japan's 1,000-MileSea-Lane Defense Policy,"
Naval War College Review: Vol. 38:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol38/iss1/4
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