JAPAN’S RESPONSE TOWARDS THE NORTH KOREAN MISSILE CRISIS (2012-2017)
Abstract
Japan has been in a state of change from before the time
of World War II up until today. Japan was an empire at
first spreading their territory through out the Asian region
and went beyond that. However, the events that led
Japan’s decision in WWII cost them their flexibility in
maintaining world peace in the future. Article 9 was
drafted and put in the constitution as a limitation in order
for the Japanese expansionism to be contained. The
constitution creates an image that Japan is Country with
an un-normal military activity. With the proceedings of
time however, the once was a harmless country of North
Korea, became very hostile threat that could change how
Japan sees their position in terms of friend and foe. This
Thesis will explore on how a country can change their
policy in regards of the relation between one country and
another. Using constructivism as tool in breaking down
the notion of the topic and in understanding the issue
more better.