The New Deal in Japan – Us Relations? Possible Impact of Japanese Constitutional Reinterpretation on Security Cooperation Between the States

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to describe and explain security cooperation between Japan and United States from the Cold War to the present and underline the evolution of this relationship. Next issue addressed is current status of the alliance. Finally, the paper will evaluate how the recent reinterpretation of the Japanese constitution can affect the current status quo. This article is based mostly on historical approach and legal analysis.