Japan and South Korea: Linchpins of U.S. ... More now than in 2006 consider China and Japan partners (only asked in 2012 ... In the case of Japan, this is a dramatic turnaround from the early 1990s when

Nevertheless, majority support for U.S. bases in both South Korea and Japan ... measured on a ten-point scale, favorability towards Japan declined from 4.2 ... Finally, elections in Japan and South Korea in December 2012 will round out

and South Korea. 36 33 42 47 52 55 41 35 Japan China South Korea India 2015 ... In 1998, 47 percent cited Japan versus 28 percent that cited China. ... one‐third (33%) favor the use of US troops to come to Japan’s aid.

1 US, Japan, and South Korea Coordination Key to Competing in Southeast Asia ... So far, Japan does not, but it should add this focus. ... The BDN is composed of the United States, Japan, and Australia.

Germany and Japan are viewed favorably overall by the leaders. ... number of issues, the concern about Japan has diminished. ... Attitudes toward Japan are summarized on pages 24-25.

Japan Percentage who think that Japan or China is more important to the United ... Japan and South Korea: Linchpins of U.S. ... Both Japan and Korea are identi- fied as top trading partners.

from Japan as a critical threat. ... fears of economic competition from Japan. ... Percentage who believe Japan practices unfair trade.

The United States–Japan Foundation also provided valuable funding. ... Only 26% say the EU and Japan should not be able to do this. ... Despite the perceived decline in Japan’s influence and competitiveness, Japan

A majority of the French (59%) also trust Japan. ... But China is close behind and on a par with Japan. ... South Korea gives US infl uence a high 8.5, China a 6.7 and Japan a 6.5.

and Foreign Minister Task Force Members Nobuyasu Abe, former Commissioner, Japan ... in the world within a decade, as countries like Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan ... Japan The nuclear debate in Japan takes place within the unique context of having