Japan Moving Toward More Active Regional, International Role.

The article presents an interview with Hiromi Yoshida, member of Japan's House of Councilors, regarding the expansion of the international role of the Japanese military force in the Asia-Pacific region. He talks about the importance of regional military cooperation. He enumerates the obstacles ensuring the peace and stability in the region. He also talks about the country's foreign policy for the region. He comments on its ballistic missile defense systems.