Author (Person) | Kurki, Kristian |
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Publisher | Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) |
Series Title | FIIA Briefing Papers |
Series Details | No.53, February 2010 |
Publication Date | 12/02/2010 |
ISBN | 978-951-769-251-9 |
ISSN | 1795-8059 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: The ballistic missile defence (bmd) has been promoted as a means to counter the security concern posed by North Korea’s missile and nuclear programmes. While these could threaten Japan in theory, the likelihood of an attack by North Korea is negligible as the consequences of such an action would compromise the survival of the North Korean regime. Conversely, an exaggerated response to North Korea’s missile programme increases the risk of even further unpredictable provocations by North Korea. Other regional actors, especially China and even Russia, may counter Japan’s increased defence readiness with even greater military presence in the region, leading to an exacerbation of regional tension. bmd, and intensified defence measures at large, will contribute to a perpetuation of rivalry between bmd should not be seen as a test case in the validity and future integrity of the us-Japanese defence |
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Source Link | http://www.fiia.fi/en/publication/104/hitting_a_moving_target/ |
Countries / Regions | Europe, Japan |
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