Strong U.S.-Japan Alliance Needed in Asia

This year is the 70th year anniversary for the end of World War II, and this week Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited with President Obama in the United State. Following the end of WW2, the United States and Japan have become increasingly close allies, so much so, that it would be fair to say that Japan is one of the U.S.'s strongest allies. The article below iterates the following points as being positives for a strong U.S.-Japan relationship:

• Ensure allied defense capabilities in Asia against a possible Chinese threat.
• Allow the Asian-Pacific economy to grow under free-market principles
• Settle disputes through the rule of law, as opposed to conflict, and militarism. 

Japan wants to rebuild its military in order to maintain the status quo that the region has seen for the past 70-years. Japan, and the United States believe that a militarized Japan that can help defend the region will help continue the stability and prosperity that the region has seen.

Source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/asia-needs-a-strong-u-s-japan-alliance-1430329908