TY - BOOK TI - Country and armed forces profiles: Japan's ministry of defence PY - 2015/// KW - JAPAN KW - PROFILES N2 - The article shows Abe returns to power a new mandate as Japan's prime minister. A new law for foreign engagement, US, Japan new defence guidelines for defence cooperation reflecting Japan's willingness to take on a more robust international role at a time of growing Chinese concerns about nuclear armed North Korea. Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved a record $812 billion budget for the current fiscal. Easing on arm trade its first ever military trade fair. with a particular focus on maritime security ER -