ブックタイトル佐藤栄作論文集９～１６

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佐藤栄作論文集９～１６

第14回最優秀賞majority view and the official view is that it rightfully prohibits the use of forceexcept in self-defense. This limitation on‘hard power’clearly imposes constraintsupon Japan’s contribution to the maintenance of collective security, collectiveself-defense, and peace-keeping activities. The Gulf War brought this into sharpfocus. This issue invariably arises in discussions concerning Japan’s suitability forPermanent Security Council membership. Again, the Japanese government mustconvince the world that Japan can contribute to international peace and security ina manner which is reconcilable with its constitution and political culture. There is astrong feeling in Japanese society that the constitution should be honored and thatthe country’s participation in multilateral operations, including peace-keeping, must beon a noncombatant basis. Furthermore, while many countries would welcome - and infact expect - a greater participation by Japan in multilateral peace operations, othersremain wary of any hint of Japanese‘militarism’, however remote the possibility.For many Japanese, the framework of their country’s responsibility tends not toextend far beyond the country’s borders; for historical, cultural and political reasonsthe concept of the‘international society’is not strong. This‘distance’many Japanesefeel from international politics is slowly being overcome but it still pervades much ofthe country’s social and political infrastructure.What Can Japan Do?In summary, we have identified historical, cultural, political and social factors whichsuggest that there are difficulties in Japan embracing internationalist leadership roles.Must one conclude that Japan cannot be an active participant in supporting globalgovernance and the structures and norms of international public goods? Absolutelynot. Japan must, however, reconcile these factors with its international roles, be honest535