China – Japan Action Reaction and the Impact to Instability in Asia Pacific (original) (raw)

This research mainly aims: 1. To describe China's and Japan's respective military strategy. 2. To analyze the factors and reasons why Japanese government transforms their policy in responding China's strategy. 3. To examine the Japanese government's military strategies and how they are implemented. 4. To examine the impact of the 'action-reaction' military strategy between China and Japan in Pacific region. 1.4 Concepts & Theories Every country certainly has their respective national interests, which involve their goals, objectives and aims. This interest includes the wealth, health and education of people in certain state. In addition, national interests covers protection and security to their territory, people and natural resources from any threats that may come from internal or external power. National interests are so important that every decision makers will consider prior to decide their policy. All countries around the world may prioritize her national interest differently. Yet, according to May Rudi national interests essentially involve security and prosperity. 3 Etymologically, security comes from Latin words, 'securus' which means liberation from uneasiness, or a peaceful situation without any risks or threats. 4 As acknowledged by many observers, concept of security now has developed into nonmilitary and multidimensional issues, such as environment, poverty, illegal drugs, human trafficking, illegal migrant, terrorism and infectious diseases. 5 However, traditionally, security remains associated with one's military capability in dealing with other's military force. Moreover, military power is essentially needed by states for