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Japan in an Era of Geopolitics

A New Foreign and Security Policy Direction

This publication examines Japan's foreign and security policies within the context of the evolving global landscape in an Era of Geopolitics. Edited by Associate Professor Michito Tsuruoka of Keio University, it presents insights and analyses from leading experts in the field. The work aims to inform policymakers about Japan's current geopolitical position and role. By offering a comprehensive overview, it seeks to foster mutual understanding, enhance cooperation, and provide valuable guidance for navigating today's complex international environment.
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Contents


Foreword
Rabea BRAUER   vi

Editor’s Introduction
Understanding Japan’s Foreign Policy and Security in a Changing World   vii
Michito TSURUOKA

Section I  Security and Defense

  1. International Politics and Security After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Japan   3
    Yoshihide SOEYA
     
  2. Japan’s Security Policy   15
    Ken JIMBO
     
  3. How Has Japan’s Domestic Political Mood Swayed Its Foreign and National Security Policy?   29
    Hiroyuki AKITA
     
  4. The Constitution and National Defense   47
    Yasuaki CHIJIWA
     
  5. Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Obliges Revision of the Japanese Constitution   59
    Akihisa NAGASHIMA
     
  6. Japan’s Constitution and Role as a Middle Power   65
    Masaharu NAKAGAWA


Section II Japan in the Indo-Pacific

  1. Japan and the United States  75
    ​​​​​Tsuneo WATANABE
     
  2. Japan and China  89
    Shinji YAMAGUCHI
     
  3. Japan and Taiwan  101
    Yasuhiro MATSUDA
     
  4. Japan and South Korea 111
    Yasuyo SAKATA
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  5. Japan and North Korea 123
    Atsuhito ISOZAKI
     
  6. Japan and ASEAN 135
    Mie OBA
     
  7. Japan and Australia 145
    Tomohiko SATAKE
     
  8. Japan and India 155
    Toru ITO


Section III Japan in a Wider World

  1. Japan and Europe 167
    Michito TSURUOKA
     
  2. Japan and NATO 183
    Tsuyoshi GOROKU
     
  3. The Significance of Cooperation Between Japan and Germany 193
    Minoru KIUCHI
     
  4. Japan and Russia 199
    Hiroshi YAMAZOE
     
  5. Japan and Ukraine/Eastern Europe 211
    Atsuko HIGASHINO
     
  6. Japan and Middle East 221
    Amane KOBAYASHI


Section IV Global Challenges

  1. Japan’s United Nations Policy Through the Lens of Human Rights Diplomacy 235
    Maiko ICHIHARA
     
  2. Japan’s Cybersecurity Policies 245
    Mihoko MATSUBARA
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  3. Japan’s Climate Change Policy 251
    Yasuko KAMEYAMA
     
  4. Japan’s Trade Policy 257
    Yorizumi WATANABE
     
  5. Japan’s Maritime Security Policies 269
    Tetsuo KOTANI
     
  6. Japan’s Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Policy 279
    Nobumasa AKIYAMA
     
  7. Japan’s Foreign Aid Policy 291
    Ippeita NISHIDA

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