Regionalism and Rivalry; Contents; Preface; Introduction; I. Is Pacific Asia Becoming a Regional Bloc?; II. Japanese Foreign Direct Investment in East Asia; III. Does Japan Have the Qualities of Leadership?; Contributors; Author Index; Subject Index
Summary
As Japan's newfound economic power leads to increased political power, there is concern that Japan may be turning East Asia into a regional economic bloc to rival the U.S. and Europe. In Regionalism and Rivalry, leading economists and political scientists address this concern by looking at three central questions: Is Japan forming a trading bloc in Pacific Asia? Does Japan use foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia to achieve national goals? Does Japan possess the leadership qualities necessary for a nation assuming greater political responsibility in international affairs?. The authors c
