Joining Forces Against Terrorism: Japan's New Law Commits More ThanWords to U.S. Effort

Japan gave its ally, the United States, a strong show of support inthe war on terrorism by passing a significant Anti-TerrorismSpecial Measures Law on October 29. This new law will enable Japanto "contribute actively and on its own initiative to the efforts ofthe international community for the prevention and eradication ofterrorism."

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