Almost unnoticed by the American press, the aftermath of Japan?s hostage crisis in Iraq is developing in a direction which may have permanent and serious positive implications for American foreign and military policies.

Prime Minister Koizumi?s response to the kidnapping of the first three Japanese taken hostage in Iraq marked a watershed in Japan?s posture for dealing with external threats. Prime Minister Koizumi simply refused to ?go Spanish? in the face of terror threats against his citizens.


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