This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential resource for students exploring Japan's international relations. It offers a user-friendly approach, consolidating a wide range of information into a single volume, making it accessible for both beginners and advanced learners. The new edition includes updated content, reflecting the latest developments in Japan's diplomatic strategies and global interactions.
This Element argues that Japan has fundamentally shifted its military posture over the last three decades and traversed into a new categorisation of a more capable military power and integrated US ally. This results from Japan's recognition of its changing strategic environment that requires a new grand strategy and military doctrines.
Focusing on the historical relations between the European Community/Union and Japan, this book delves into the origins and importance of the 2018 Economic Partnership Agreement and the accompanying Strategic Partnership Agreement. It highlights the evolution of diplomatic and economic ties, providing insights into how these agreements shape contemporary interactions and mutual interests between the two entities.