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Constitutional Reform as a Symbol for Postwar Conservatism by Chris Winkler, DIJ Tokyo

Constitutional Reform as a Symbol for Postwar Conservatism by Chris Winkler, DIJ Tokyo. Presentation at the University of Michigan, April 15 2011. Introductory Remarks. Based on book authored by the presenter (Winkler, Christian 2010: The Quest for Japan’s New Constitution , Routledge )

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Constitutional Reform as a Symbol for Postwar Conservatism by Chris Winkler, DIJ Tokyo

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  1. Constitutional Reform as a Symbol for Postwar Conservatismby Chris Winkler, DIJ Tokyo

    Presentation at the University of Michigan, April 15 2011
  2. Introductory Remarks Based on book authored by the presenter (Winkler, Christian 2010: The Quest for Japan’s New Constitution, Routledge) Tale of two “Constitutions”, i.e. condition of nation and supreme law Problems of discussing Constitutional Reform Polarizing nature of the debate Widely accepted “myths” concerning the nature of the quest for Constitutional reform and the supposed consensus within pro-reform camp Very strong focus on Article 9
  3. The Conservative Take Conservatives evidently do not like Japan’s present state of affairs Keep proposing visions for a better tomorrow that entail more or less bold changes To change Japan for the better, revision of the “symbol” and “key element” of postwar Japan, i.e. the Constitution viewed a necessity ⇒ Are the conservatives’ amendment proposals reflective of their visions for a better Japan?
  4. Scope of Analysis 27 Constitutional amendment proposals published between 1980 and 2009 by conservative politicians, parties, intellectuals, media organizations Based on analysis of revisions proposed to Articles 1, 2, 9, 11-13&97, 24 as well as stipulations pertaining to environmental protection and the duty to defend the nation and obey by the law
  5. Three-Step Analysis
  6. Three Major Themes
  7. Of Criticism and Visions I
  8. Of Criticism and Visions II
  9. Of Criticism and Visions III
  10. Three types of Revision proposals Illustration originally published in Winkler 2010: 173
  11. Distribution of Proposals 1980-2009 Illustration originally published in Winkler 2010: 176
  12. Distribution of Proposals 1950-1965 Illustration originally published in Winkler 2010: 188
  13. Comparing the Two Periods
  14. Conclusion Drafts reflective of development of postwar conservatism and its visions Constitutional reform drafts since 1980s neither radical reform (“break-away from postwar regime”) nor attempts to bomb Japan back to the 1930s Reactionary tendencies a thing of the past, instead genuinely conservative
  15. Thank you for your attention
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