Japan's Self-Defense Forces in Iraq : Motivations, Constraints, and Implications for U.S.-Japan Alliance Cooperation.

Examines implications for Japanese future international role and U.S.-Japan relations of the Apr. 2004 abduction of five Japanese civilians by Islamic terrorist groups in Iraq. Provides background on Iraq hostage situation, U.S. response, and Japan role in Iraq.

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2004.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	International relations. Islam. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book