From the Meiji restoration to the Pacific War -- After the war: new values and the peace treaty -- The United States: political and security relations -- The United States: economic relations -- China: Economic development and wounded feelings -- Korea: South Korean relations develop with complexity, will North Korean relations start? -- Asia and the Pacific: expanding relations from bilateral to multilateral -- Russia: territorial disputes and strengthening the relationship -- Europe: struggle for relevance -- The Middle East: Oil diplomacy and issues of war and peace -- Official development assistance: from recipient to donor number one -- Multilateral economic diplomacy: from participant to positive contributor -- Multilateral political diplomacy: the United Nations and peacekeeping operations -- Conclusion: Past perspectives and future agendas
Summary
This is a fascinating insider account of postwar Japanese foreign policy written by a former senior Japanese diplomat. The author examines Japanese foreign policy as it approaches a crucial reorientation towards a more proactive policy stance. The book is exceptionally clear, accessible and interesting for anyone interested in modern Japan
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 433-437) and index
Notes
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