Methods of Influence of the J.Biden Administration on Japanese Security Policy

The article is devoted to the analysis of the ways in which the Joseph Biden administration influences Japan’s security policy in order to assess the prospects for the development of US-Japanese relations, which could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region in the near future. To achieve the goal of the study, questions were analyzed regarding the interest of the Japanese government in participating in military blocs under the auspices of the US, the development of bilateral relations between Japan and the closest allies of the United States, Washington’s reaction to the corresponding actions of Tokyo, as well as the impact of the course of militarization of foreign policy set by Tokyo for the development of US-Japanese relations. As a result of the study a trend towards deepening US-Japanese security cooperation was identified, which is gaining momentum owing to the course pursued by the Japanese administration aimed at militarizing foreign policy activities, as well as the implementation of a flexible policy in relations with Washington, in some cases running counter to the national interests of Tokyo.

Japan, Joe Biden administration, military blocs, security policy, defense budget, US influence in the Asia-Pacific region