January 2015

� Network among 3 pillars for stability；

①USA ②Europe ③Japan & democracies in Asia

USA

NATO = = Alliance

Europe (?) Japan+

= To establish the only missing link = Net +

1. East Asia

i. JPN - US - Aus. (RoK)

ii. I - P - V

2. South Asia

i. JPN - US - India

ii. B - M - S

3. Eurasia

i. JPN - US - UK (France)

ii. NATO

1. Address common security challenges① Russia

② China

2. Promote common security interests① Freedom/Safety of navigation

- Anti-piracy operation- Anti-piracy operation

- Mine-sweeping operation

- Indian Ocean

② Joint development/production of weapon systems

3. Realize indirect link of interests① Anti-terrorism / Fragile state

② Defense budget

ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS; Military Power of the People’s Republic of China 2009 (US/DOD)