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.

Author: Fairclough, Gordon, Hutzler, Charles, Moffett, Sebastian, Fackler, Martin
Japan, Military aspects, Security, International, International security, Peacekeeping forces, Strategic aspects

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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.

Author: Fairclough, Gordon, Kim Jung Min
South Korea, Public affairs, Political activity, Political aspects, Public opinion, Roh Moo-hyun

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