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Military-Political Cooperation between Japan and ASEAN: New Trends

ЮГО-ВОСТОЧНАЯ АЗИЯ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗВИТИЯ, 2021, №2(51), 49-64

 
Annotation: The article covers key motives and characteristics of current Japan’s strategy in SEA. The new stage of Japan - ASEAN cooperation is based on Japan’s desire to counterbalance China’s influence, increase its presence in the sub-region and find opportunities to export its defense production.

Keywords: Japan, ASEAN, Indo-Pacific, defense cooperation, maritime security