التحالف الأمريكي - الياباني: التداعيات المترتبة على التعاون متعدد الأطراف في شرق آسيا.

This study examines the Japanese-American alliance and its implications for multilateral cooperation in East Asia through neorealist and neoliberalist perspectives. For neorealists, the US-Japan alliance serves as a mechanism for maintaining regional stability by deterring potential aggressors, particularly in the face of growing Chinese influence and the North Korean threat. It is a manifestation of power politics, as it strengthens the security capabilities of both nations, indirectly influencing the balance of power in East Asia. However, neorealism highlights the potential for alliance dynamics to create security dilemmas, potentially exacerbating tensions in the region. Neoliberals in return underscores the alliance’s capacity to promote multilateral cooperation in East Asia. In addition to provide a stable security environment, it serves as a foundation upon which broader regional security setup and cooperative initiatives can be built, fostering trust and collaboration among regional states. This setup will be neoliberalist in shape but neorealist in essence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]