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September 1, 2004 OPINION/POINT OF VIEW Masahiro Akiyama: Defending sea lanes vital to nation's interests It would be too late to act after incidents occur. Many countries are growing increasingly wary of maritime security. Japan is also urged to promptly deal with it. The government faces a changing international environment, including a rise in international terrorism, the development of ballistic missiles and advances in military technologies. To adapt to this change, the government is reviewing the National Defense Program Outline that constitutes Japan's long-term defense policy. So far, however, there has been little debate on sea-lane defense ...... Read more on asahi.com Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail