Japan’s vision for the East Asian security order (Ryo Sahashi, East Asia Forum)

The regional order in East Asia is in flux. The relative decline of US power in Asia has led to new challenges. The principles, rules, norms and methods for managing the international agenda are being questioned. The willingness of the United States to maintain an active role in East Asia, alongside the behaviour of China and key groupings such as ASEAN will define the future of the region. How these key actors respond to the changing security environment will be crucial in determining the future of the security order in East Asia.

http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/02/23/japans-vision-for-the-east-asian-security-order/