US-JAPAN BURDEN-SHARING DURING THE PRESIDENCY OF DONALD TRUMP

This paper analyzes the position of burden sharing between the US and Japan. The study
describes the legal, political and military framework of the asymmetric relationship between
these two countries and examines the financial conditions of the US military posture in Japan.
In this context, several questions were posed: What is the cost sharing arrangement between
Washington and Tokyo regarding deployment of the US troops and bases in Japan? What are
the legal and financial constraints of Japan in its security relationship with the US? Should we
expect any changes in the US – Japan burden sharing and how is that issue related to the US
security policy against their European allies? The article uses comparative scientific literature
and an analysis of source materials (legal acts, strategies, reports and statements). It argues
that the Japanese government should reshape its security obligations aiming to keep the US
forces and installations at home.

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