Japanese politics and diplomacy in the early 21st century

Author: Jin Xide
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: A monograph on international politics written by experts in China. It primarily studies the foreign policy trends of Japan in the early 21st century. The author views diplomacy as an extension of domestic policy, first examining Japanese politics, especially the political trends during the Koizumi era, to infer the evolving trends in important bilateral relationships such as Japan-U.S. relations, Japan-China relations, Japan-North Korea relations, and Japan-Middle East relations. The final chapter explores Japan's "entry into the UN Security Council," which is the author's long-term research.
Why has the China-Japan relationship fallen into a "political cold" phase? Why is China-Japan relations more difficult to manage than other foreign relations? Will the "political cold" and "economic warmth" coexist in the long run, or will one prevail over the other? Which side has more diplomatic maneuvering room? In terms of the economy, which side needs the other more? When and how can China-Japan relations emerge from the "political cold" slump? Will China-Japan relations further escalate into confrontation? Through this book, you will gain a clear understanding of the political relationship between China and Japan. A monograph on international politics written by experts in China. It primarily studies the foreign policy trends of Japan in the early 21st century. The author views diplomacy as an extension of domestic policy, first examining Japanese politics, especially the political trends during the Koizumi era, to infer the evolving trends in important bilateral relationships such as Japan-U.S. relations, Japan-China relations, Japan-North Korea relations, and Japan-Middle East relations. The final chapter explores Japan's "entry into the UN Security Council," which is the author's long-term research.