DIPLOMASI PERTAHANAN JEPANG DALAM MENGHADAPI DILEMA KEAMANAN DI KAWASAN ASIA TIMUR PADA TAHUN 2021-2024
Keywords:
Security Dilemma, Japan, Defense Diplomacy, East Asia, Alliance
Abstract
This research aims to analyze Japan's defense diplomacy strategy during the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2021-2024) in addressing the security dilemma in the East Asian region. The researcher used a Neorealist approach, the Security Dilemma concept, the Defense Diplomacy concept, and the Alliance concept. Using descriptive qualitative research methods and types to describe and analyze the phenomena that occurred. The results of the study indicate that Japan's defense diplomacy strategy is to strengthen its alliance with the United States and increase trilateral cooperation in the field of defense and security with the United States and Korea, in the form of participating in meetings and consultations as well as collaborating in joint military exercises. In addition, Japan also established a strategic partnership with Taiwan by engaging in security dialogue and participating in joint coast guard exercises around the Japanese and Taiwanese territories.
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Published
2025-10-15
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Fadilah, A., Djemat, Y. O., & Oktaviani, J. (2025). DIPLOMASI PERTAHANAN JEPANG DALAM MENGHADAPI DILEMA KEAMANAN DI KAWASAN ASIA TIMUR PADA TAHUN 2021-2024. Global Insight Journal : Jurnal Mahasiswa Hubungan Internasional, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.36859/gij.v2i1.4257
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