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1 online resource (307 pages) |
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Critical studies of the Asia-Pacific |
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Critical studies of the Asia Pacific series.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Prologue -- Praise for Japan's Asian Diplomacy -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Conventions -- 1 Introduction -- The Abe Administration and Its Diplomacy Towards Asia -- The Brief Overview of Japan's Asian Diplomacy -- Literature on Japan's Asian Diplomacy and Critical Assessment -- The Argument in Brief -- The Plan of the Book -- References -- 2 The Analytical Framework for Japan's Diplomatic Policy Towards Asia -- Power Politics from the Realist Perspective -- Power Politics in International Relations |
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Japan in Power Transition in the Asia-Pacific -- The Abe Administration's Strategic Response in Power Transition -- Domestic Politics from the Liberal Perspective -- Domestic Politics in International Relations -- The Development of the Policymaking System in Japan -- The Policymaking System Under the Abe Administration -- The Diffusion of Ideas from the Constructivist Perspective -- Ideational Elements in International Relations -- The Advocacy of Ideas in Japan's Foreign Policy -- The Role of Ideas in the Abe Administration's Diplomacy -- The Summary of Analytical Angles |
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The Selection of Policy Areas as Case Studies -- References -- 3 Trade Policy in the Mega-FTA Age -- The Growing Presence of FTAs in Trade Policy -- Commitments to High-Standard Rules in Mega-FTAs -- Geopolitical Elements Affecting Japan's FTA Policy -- The Skilful Management of Domestic Trade Policymaking -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Purposeful Commitment to Infrastructure Investment in Asia -- Internal and External Policies for Infrastructure Exports and Investment -- The Growing Influence of the Kantei in Infrastructure Policy -- The China Factor in Japan's Infrastructure Investment |
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The Four Standards for Quality Infrastructure Investment -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Growing Maritime Security in Ocean Policy -- The Basic Act on Ocean Policy and the Development of Ocean-Related Policies -- The Influence of China in Maritime Security -- The Advocacy and Sharing of the Rule of Law at Sea -- Growing Consideration to Maritime Security in the Making of Ocean Policy -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Outer Space Policy with a Stronger Security Orientation -- The Basic Space Law and the Development of Space Policy -- The China Factor in Japan's Outer Space Policy |
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Evolving Policymaking Structures for Outer Space -- Commitments to Norm Formation in Outer Space -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 The Reformulation of Foreign Aid in Development Cooperation -- The 2015 Development Cooperation Charter and Relevant Policies -- Major Features in the Formulation of the New Charter -- China's Complicated Influence in Japan's Development Cooperation -- Quality Growth as a Key Idea for Development Cooperation -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Reflections and Prospects -- Geopolitical Influence in Japan's Asian Diplomacy -- The Abe Administration's Strategic Response |
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The Implications of the Strategic Response |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Japans Asian diplomacy under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Under the Kantei-centred policymaking system, Shinzo Abe has implemented assertive foreign policies with a slogan of diplomacy taking a panoramic perspective of the world. The analyses in the book cover the traditional and emerging fields of national security and international political economy. While its empirical examination is based on field-specific research, it also incorporates the analysis of Japans bilateral relations with China, the US, India, and others. In addition, the book provides a solid, theory-driven analysis of Japans external policy and relations. In an independent chapter, this work sets up integrative theoretical frameworks for empirical analyses by relying on key concepts drawn from the three international relations theories of realism, liberalism and constructivism. Going forward, research in this book also explores the development of key regional affairs. Maritime security and space security are two of major security-related affairs, in which the states in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific have to engage, including the development of the TPP (TPP-11) and RCEP, as well as infrastructure development and development cooperation, which are crucial in relation to Chinas initiatives in the BRI and AIIB. Lastly, the book provides valuable references to regionalism in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific by analyzing regional integration/cooperation through free trade agreements and the development of regional connectivity. This includes the evolution of cooperation and conflict within key regional frameworks such as the East Asia Summit and APEC, as well as key regional visions such as the Free and Open Indo-Pacific. It also takes into account the possible influence of ideational factors such as norms, principles, and rules on the development of regional cooperation. Hidetaka Yoshimatsu is Professor of Politics and International Relations at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan. He has published articles that focus on Japans foreign policy and regionalism in Asia in numerous journals, including Pacific Review, Asian Survey, Journal of Contemporary China, and New Political Economy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Diplomatic relations
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International economic relations
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Japan -- Foreign relations -- Asia
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Asia -- Foreign relations -- Japan
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Japan -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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Japan -- Foreign economic relations -- Asia
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Asia -- Foreign economic relations -- Japan
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| Subject |
Asia
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Japan
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789811583384 |
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9811583382 |
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