Marching on to a new role

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Japan's role in national self defense and its contribution to international security are discussed in the light of its participation in UN peacekeeping operations in Iraq. In spite of Japan's fighting strength and military profile being boosted, parliament's research commission on the constitution is apprehensive about Japan's participation in international conflicts.

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Ganging up on Pyongyang

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Negotiations are now underway between North Korea, the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, and Russia. The goal is to find some way to diffuse the controversial political efforts of North Korea, that have included threats to test nuclear weapons.

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Roh's recall

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South Korean Pres Roh Moo Hyun plans a mid-Dec 2003 referendum to evaluate his political performance.

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