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To: Elsewhere who wrote (26775)	1/28/2004 5:27:51 PM
From: aladin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793955

Guys, I am curious about the budget issue. At one time there was an approx 1 Billion admin budget and a 3 Billion peacekeeping budget. This issue on japan looks specifically like admin only. Did not see any good stuff on their web site (the UN's). Anyone know the scoop? John

To: Elsewhere who wrote (26775)	1/28/2004 9:58:20 PM
From: mistermj	Respond to of 793955

Japan should pay more than the U.S.to the U.N. >> (Japanese officials have admitted that the loss of the U.S. alliance would require Japan to spend an additional $25 billion to $50 billion a year on defense.) Relying on the United States to guarantee the stability of East Asia also spares the Japanese political elite and population from a serious domestic debate about Japan's regional role. Finally, Japan's security dependence eliminates the need to confront the diplomatic difficulties with its neighbors that would arise if Tokyo decided to adopt an activist policy. cato.org