China and East Asia: September 2004

Japan: America's New South Korea?

By: James E. Auer and Robyn Lim

Description: "There are signs that Japan will assume the geostrategic role of the 'new South Korea'-a leverage point against China. Missile defense in particular will transform the us-Japan relationship into a 'normal' alliance, taking it in directions not hitherto contemplated."

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