America Quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski
“Japan needs the American market and it also needs American security protection. Japan also needs America as the necessary stabilizer of an orderly world system with economies truly open to international trade.”
About This Quote
Source Policy Paper: US-Japan Strategic Relations, 1995
Japan relies on US market, security, and global stability.
In simple terms: Japan needs US market, security, stability.
Recognize interdependence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- foreign policy
- economic planning
- defense strategy
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance affect sovereignty?
- What alternatives exist for stability?
May understate Japan's agency.