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Demographic Decline and Military Manpower: Understanding the Shifting Role of Man in Conflict

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Comparative Military Structures: Japan vs. South Korea

This chapter analyzes the contrasting military frameworks of Japan's all-volunteer Self-Defense Forces and South Korea's land-centric military, highlighting the implications of demographics, strategic needs, and international alliances. It also discusses how Japan's post-war pacifism is evolving in response to regional threats, particularly from China, and how both nations navigate their security challenges amid demographic shifts.

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