Plan Abe

Prime minister shinzo abe announced the start of a "New country" which will has the right to choose their own path. "It is time to look to the future in anticipation of the next 70 years and start a new nation-building". Something in this direction the prime minister had been able to do. First of all, to ease tension in society associated with the United States occupation of the territory of the Japanese islands okinawa and ryukyu. In particular, the abe cabinet reached an agreement with the american side, limiting the number of civilians the us to maintain their military facilities on the islands.

Obtained the consent of Washington to transfer to Japan of the territories in okinawa, where the us military facilities. These four thousand hectares – the largest return of land since 1972, said the commander of us forces in Japan, lieutenant general jerry martinez. As a result of energetic action of the prime minister there have also been developments in relations with Moscow, ranging from investment in infrastructure of the far east and ending with the establishment of a visa-free regime of visiting the land of the rising sun for the Russians. The real breakthrough should be considered as arrangements of energy in nature and in particular, the construction of a gas pipeline "Sakhalin-hokkaido" that will increase the power of Japan will reduce its costs for the purchase of fuel in the middle east and will add to her independence in this regard. While it is unclear the specific content of "Joint development" of the South kuril islands, but it's a matter of time and political will. It would seem that a lot of work for the senior management of Japan to the road of peaceful development and coexistence with its neighbors. That's why discord's statements abe about the cancellation of the 9th article of the constitution, proclaiming the failure of the Japanese people from owning armed forces ("Special article", "Mic" №31, 2015).

Its importance as a symbol of the prevention of a new war recognized by the international community. Clear evidence – nomination in 2014, 9th article on the nobel peace prize. This is one of those cases when nominated no questions. As they say, in the top ten. The question of the status of the armed forces at first glance, it seems a forMality.

Japan was an ally of nazi Germany, and the rejection of the use of military force in the 9th article of the constitution is an important part of historical repentance for the atrocities of the warlords who killed millions of chinese and Koreans. Despite this circumstance, 1 july 2014, the abe cabinet adopted a resolution giving a new interpretation of the 9th article. This, in particular, the right to so-called collective self-defence and the use of eds in the case of armed attack not only on Japan but also on countries with which tokyo has close ties, as well as serious threat of aggression. In the constitution the status of the armed forces, abe hopes in 2020, given his hypothetical re-election for a new term in 2018.

In an interview with the newspaper "Yomiuri" the prime minister assured citizens that the constitution will remain peaceful, but the status of the self-defense forces still need to register. In his opinion, this can be done in 2020, which will have great significance for Japan (the country will host the summer olympics). "The self-defense forces fully perform their duty and that enjoy the confidence of more than 90 percent of the population," stated abe. But he did not dissemble, and drew attention to the fact that many lawyers on constitutional issues believe that the existence of the self-defense forces is illegal. In Japan, the attitude to the 9th article is ambiguous. In july 2004, the prominent Japanese cultural figures had formed the association "Article 9".

It promotes the prevention of the revision of the 9th article and return to militarism. Head of the center for Japanese studies, institute of far Eastern studies valery kistanov assesses the situation this way: "Public opinion shows that the population is divided about equally. But in the current situation, most likely, the majority of Japanese approve of the changes. The reason is the hysteria around North Korea and China.

Clear what will happen after the constitutional changes, yet. If Japan decides to increase military power, Russia is clearly negative scenario. However, this process will not be quick. Tokyo will have to overcome a lot of barriers, and to completely get rid of the historic complexes.

Accusations of militarism from the prc and South Korea is inevitable. "The author of these lines, i remembered a conversation with a prospective Japanese general. The observation that the entire military structure of Japan has been in violation of the 9th article of the constitution, he, with military frankness replied: "The 9th article is a national disgrace, the result of a brutal defeat in the 2nd world war. It is the result of the cowardice of our politicians in those years. But we, the new generation of patriots who will do everything to rectify this humiliating for my country's mistake and will ensure that Japan will regain its former glory, on land, at sea and in the air and it will be respected, it will be afraid of our enemies. "I asked the general question: "But what about the millions of casualties in the war?" the interviewee replied without hesitation: "This is just the cost". Interestingly, shinzo abe holds a similar point of view and for him the idea of revenge also more lives of countrymen? how can you not remember his grandfather, a war criminal and former prime minister, kishi nobusuke. The idea that it is necessary to bring military power of Japan in accordance with its scientific, technological and industrial potential, popular among Japanese ultra.

It is not excluded that the prime minister is driven by motives to please them, to secure their unconditional support in the upcoming elections.