Japan's Foreign Relations in Asia

Japan's Foreign Relations in Asia has been specifically designed to introduce students to Japanâs foreign relations in Asia since 1990 a period in which there have been dramatic developments in Japan including the reinterpretation of the Constitution and expanded USâJapan defence cooperation. The geopolitical dynamics and implications of these new developments are profound and underscore the need for a new textbook on this subject. Covering not only the key regional players of China and the Koreas this textbook also encompasses chapters on Japanâs relations with India Myanmar Indonesia Vietnam the Philippines and Thailand along with its multilateral engagement and initiatives. Combined with transnational chapters on critical issues key themes covered by this book include: An historical overview of key post-war developments. Japanâs evolving security policy. Analysis of the regionâs escalating maritime disputes. An evaluation of Japanese soft power in Asia. Written by leading experts in accessible jargon-free style this new textbook will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Japanese politics international relations and foreign policy and Asian affairs in general. . Language: English