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Beyond the Alliance: The Regional Value of U.S. ‐ J apan Nuclear Cooperation
Author(s) -
Wan Wilfred
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
asian politics and policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.193
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1943-0787
pISSN - 1943-0779
DOI - 10.1111/aspp.12291
Subject(s) - alliance , political science , nuclear weapon , institutionalisation , atomic energy , international trade , energy security , corporate governance , public administration , political economy , business , law , engineering , sociology , agency (philosophy) , finance , social science , electrical engineering , renewable energy
The 2018 expiration of the Atomic Energy Agreement between the United States and Japan marks a critical juncture for the longstanding alliance, one that extends well beyond the nuclear arena. This article argues that a strengthened nuclear foundation that bolsters the U.S.‐Japan alliance could have significant ramifications, even forming a cornerstone for further security institutionalization across the whole of the Northeast Asian region. It makes the case for revisiting and reshaping all aspects of U.S.‐Japan bilateral nuclear cooperation, from civilian nuclear energy to the U.S. nuclear deterrent and the safety and security structures. The unique standing and resources of both countries on the nuclear issue make both key actors in strengthening regional and global nuclear governance, and in addressing the myriad challenges across the current landscape.