日本国憲法第九条解釈の特殊性 : 自衛隊に関する学界・政府および国民意識の検証(シンポジウム「安全保障概念の新しい展開と日本」)

抄録

When we discuss the Japanese Constitution, many people primarily take Article 9. Moreover, when discuss Article 9, Japanese people are concerned with the existence of the SDF and its significance. The Constitution holds fast to the basic principle of pacifism, but it is very clear that the SDF is the Forces even if the Japanese Government explains that it is a nonmilitary organization. There is a definite contradiction between the Government explanations and the circumstances in the SDF various activities. Japanese people passed through Hanshin-Awaji earthquake (1995) and East Japan earthquake (2011). In the two earthquakes and PKO activities, the SDF accomplished a great remarkable achievement. In this article, I will consider the Japanese national security with special reference to the particular trend of interpretation about Article 9 and the SDF.