Yoshida Doctrine

The Yoshida Doctrine was Japan's post-World War II strategy for national security. It involved focusing on economic growth and rebuilding the country while relying on the United States for military defense. Japan prioritized internal development, avoiding heavy military expansion, and depended on U.S. security guarantees to maintain peace. This approach allowed Japan to recover quickly and become an economic powerhouse, while maintaining a minimal military force for self-defense. Essentially, it balanced economic strength with reliance on an external security partner, shaping Japan's post-war foreign policy for decades.