Japan's laws are primed for this change, because the obligations of the Self-Defense Forces are relatively clear in these circumstances. The "Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law" allows the Self-Defense Forces to participate in the fight against international terrorism, although the form of participation is limited to logistical support.
诸如"和平时期"与"战争时期"一类的简单二元观念已不再适用。世界必须习惯于一种突发性和边缘性冲突的模糊的安全环境。日本的法律为这样的转变做好了准备，因为自卫队在这样的情况下有着明确的职责。《反恐怖特别行动法》允许自卫队参与国际反恐怖战争，虽然参与的形式仅限于后勤支持。