U.S.–Japan alliance in the context of JSDF

⭐ Core Definition: U.S.–Japan alliance

The U.S.–Japan alliance (日米同盟, Nichi-Bei Dōmei) is a military alliance between Japan and the United States, as codified in the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, which was first signed in 1951, took effect in 1952, and was amended in 1960. The alliance has been further codified in a series of "administrative" agreements, "status of forces" agreements, and secret pacts (Japanese: 密約, romanized: mitsuyaku) that have not been subject to legislative review in either country.

Under the terms of the alliance, the United States undertakes to defend Japan in case of attack by a third power. In return, Japan allows American troops to be stationed on Japanese soil, and makes sizeable "sympathy payments" to underwrite the cost of the U.S. bases it hosts. Excluding the U.S. itself, Japan is home to more American troops than any other country. In practice, the commitment to defend Japan from attack includes extending the United States's "nuclear umbrella" to encompass the Japanese archipelago.

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U.S.–Japan alliance in the context of Japan Self-Defense Forces

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, Hepburn: Jieitai; JSDF) are the military forces of Japan. The JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense with the Prime Minister as commander-in-chief.

The Japanese Constitution, which was adopted by the Supreme Command for the Allied Powers during the occupation of Japan after World War II, stipulates that Japan will never maintain a military as well as other war potential. However, rising tensions during the Cold War led to the reinterpretation of the constitution to allow for the right to self-defense, eventually leading to the creation of the Japan Self-Defense Forces in 1954 that functions as the country's de facto military. Since the end of the Cold War, and particularly into the 21st century, increased tensions with China, North Korea, and Russia have reignited debate over the status of the JSDF and their relationship to Japanese society. The JSDF have maintained a close alliance with the United States, and have prioritized greater cooperation and partnership with Australia, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and NATO, as well as acquiring new equipment and hardware.

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⭐ Core Definition: U.S.–Japan alliance

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