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The European Union and an “Indo-Pacific” Alignment Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Giulio Pugliese
The European Union (EU) is deepening its political and security engagement in the so-called Indo-Pacific mega-region. Aside from alluring economic drivers, this article argues that growing suspicio...
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The Transnistria Problem and the Crisis in Ukraine: Analysis from the Perspective of the Security Dilemma Argument Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Hirose Yoko
Transnistria, an unrecognized state within the borders of the Republic of Moldova, has been in a precarious situation following the Ukrainian crisis, characterized by the annexation of Crimea by th...
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History of JICA’s Development Assistance to Palestine—Jericho Agro-Industrial Park— Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Abe Toshiya
In pursuit of a “two-state solution” whereby Israel and an independent Palestinian state coexist and prosper, the international community has been extending humanitarian and development assistance ...
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G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023: Objectives, Achievements, and Prospects Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Ono Keiichi
G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023 provided a roadmap to solutions to various issues. This article will highlight the outcomes of the summit and look ahead to the future prospects, with accounts from a Sherp...
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G20 Summit Places Priority on Avoiding Division Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Kojo Yoshiko
Under the leadership of India as the G20 Presidency, the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration was adopted on the first day of the meeting. This action was an unusual turn of events, especially since ...
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Republic of Korea’s “Anchored Flexibility” Diplomacy Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Cheol Hee Park
With the Republic of Korea’s (hereafter ROK, Korea) growing presence in the international arena, crafting a nuanced and forward-thinking diplomatic strategy has become a critical task. This article...
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Africa and Japan: The World Seen through Assignment in and Evacuation from Sudan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Sakane Koji
On April 15, 2023, military clashes erupted in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF), and, although nine months have passed, the military conf...
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Japan and the Rise of the Global South: Can Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision Survive? Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Hosoya Yuichi
As presidency of the G7 Hiroshima 2023 Summit convened in May 2023, Japan was required to address challenges faced by the G7 in 2023. This article focuses on Japan’s relationship with the group of ...
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Kishida’s Dual Track Nuclear Diplomacy Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Akiyama Nobumasa
The international security environment is worsening with Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, the worsening strategic confrontation between the United States and China, and North Korea’s strengthening nuc...
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50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation: Roundtable Discussion of Track Record and Future Prospects Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Oba Mie, Endo Tamaki, Jimbo Ken, Mieno Fumiharu
The establishment of the ASEAN-Japan Forum on Synthetic Rubber in 1973 is said to be the beginning of the partnership between ASEAN and Japan. Half a century has passed since then, and the politics...
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Closer ASEAN-Japan Relations amid Great Power Transition in the 21st Century? Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Lam Peng Er
While Japan and the ASEAN states can celebrate the Golden Jubilees of the ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and the Fukuda Doctrine, there is no room for complacency. Both sides must assiduous...
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Greetings from the New NPI President Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Nakasone Hirofumi
In April 2023, Nakasone Hirofumi was named President of Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI), serving concurrently as Vice Chairman. NPI was established in 1988 by former Prime Minister of Japan, Nakason...
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Japan’s Security Cooperation with Southeast Asia: Clear Messaging is Needed Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Kiba Saya
This article argues that Southeast Asian countries are not afraid but rather welcome Japan’s recent expansion of security-related cooperation. Based on public opinion surveys and elite interviews, ...
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Three Reasons Vietnam Has Become Important to Japan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Umeda Kunio
The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam in September 1973. In this article, the author gives an overview of the Japan-Vietnam rel...
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Utopian Unarmed Pacifism Is Coming to An End Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Kitaoka Shinichi
The Kishida administration adopted a set of three new national security and defense strategy documents at a Cabinet meeting in December 2022. They included the decision to possess counterstrike capabilities, something the author had advocated for many years. This article reviews the evolution of Japan’s security policy from the postwar era to today and discusses how the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Impact of US Russia Policy on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Hirose Yoko
One year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Significant incongruity is apparent in Russia’s actions, such as changing the purpose of the war and attempting to gain public support by positioning the war as a fight against the West. Russia’s actions appear to be opportunistic. However, considering Russia’s actions after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it appears that Russia heightened its
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No Space to be Complacent: Three Whys and Three Musts Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Fujisaki Ichiro
We recently see more and more news about space. While participation by private companies is certainly welcome, space exploration and development, in principle, has been and will have to remain a national project. Huge amounts of resources, human as well as financial, are required. The author declares that Japan must engage in space exploration now and provides three reasons and three responsibilities
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Science of the Twilight Empire: British Atomic Diplomacy in the Era of Decolonization Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Tomotsugu Shinsuke
This article discusses the British version of the Atoms for Peace campaign between the mid-1950s and the mid-1960s that aimed at maintaining, reorganizing, or strengthening its ties with countries in the traditional Briton sphere of influence as a scientific diplomacy tool for enhancing its soft power. The Conference of Commonwealth Atomic Scientists and the Harwell Reactor School were consistent with
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US Politics and Foreign Policy After the 2022 Midterm Elections: Perspective from Japan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Maeshima Kazuhiro
This article analyzes the results of the 2022 US midterm elections and looks ahead to the trends in US political diplomacy after the elections. Results from the midterm elections were more successful than expected for the Democratic Party, and there appears to be a tailwind for the Joe Biden administration. However, the international situation remains difficult to navigate due to the ongoing divisions
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Achievements by Abe Shinzo, Former Prime Minister of Japan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Kitaoka Shinichi
Japan’s longest serving prime minister, Abe Shinzo was struck and killed by a bullet at 67 years of age on July 8, 2022. Several breakthrough policies, strategies, and principles in the fields of security and diplomacy were included in legislation enacted during his term as prime minister. This article discusses the background and effects of selected achievements of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo
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Japan's Economic Security Promotion Act: Background and Overview Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Izumi Koyu, Chihara Takahiro, Hirosaki Takuto, Kunito Takayuki, Miyake Yuta, Nagano Hiroaki, Shimizu Ryota, Sudo Shunsuke, Takahashi Isao, Ueda Ryuta, Zakoji Taku
On May 11, 2022, the “Act for the Promotion of Ensuring National Security through Integrated Implementation of Economic Measures” (Act No. 43 of 2022) (“Economic Security Promotion Act,” hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) was enacted (promulgated on May 18, 2022). In order to extensively and effectively promote economic measures for national security, the Act formulates a basic policy and establishes
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Economic Security Perspective Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Kitamura Shigeru
The author is a leading figure in the Foreign Affairs Police Sector and served as Director of Cabinet Intelligence (DCI) supporting the Prime Minister and as Secretary-General of the National Security Secretariat (NSS), the principal axis of diplomacy in the Prime Minister’s Office. This is a cautionary report by the author, who was an early proponent of economic security and established the Economy
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Economic Security 2021 Fiscal Year Report Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Economic Security Study Group
Ensuring Japan's technological and industrial competitiveness is an important issue from the perspective of economic security. Given Japan's current advanced technological capabilities, it is necessary to consider the kind of technology that should receive investment from the viewpoint of mid- to long-term economic security; also important is how technology policy should be formulated. In fiscal year
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Ukraine and the Osaka Winter Campaign Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Fujisaki Ichiro
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on, the international community wonders how and when it will end. What will Russian President Vladimir Putin do from now on and how will Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky respond? This article examines the options available to each. Then the author reviews two conflicts experienced by Japan, one in the modern era and the other in the 1600s, and notes the
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Learn Multiple Lessons from Ukraine Ordeal Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Kitaoka Shinichi
Article 2 of the United Nations Charter stipulates that UN members settle international disputes by peaceful means and refrain from the threat or use of force. This commitment represents the most important agreement humankind has constructed in international relations after World War II. In defiance of this agreement, Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. This article first discusses similar historical
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Japan’s Role in Ukraine from 2014-2019 Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Sumi Shigeki
Although Japan and Ukraine are geographically distant countries, since 1992 when Japan opened an embassy in the newly independent Ukraine, the two countries have enjoyed favorable diplomatic relations. The author, former Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine, describes developments in the relationship, outlines Japan’s assistance and support of Ukraine, and discusses establishment of the G7 Ambassadors’ Support
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Historical Background of Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Hakamada Shigeki
The February 2022 military invasion of Ukraine by President Vladimir Putin, which overturned the very foundations of the world order, was not the result of a recent change in Putin’s thinking or personality; rather it was the inevitable outcome of the Russian policy of imperialism ongoing since the early 2000s. The assertions of former reformist leaders who ingratiated themselves to Putin after 2003
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Putin’s Imperial Nationalism and Obsession with Ukraine Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-21 Mizoguchi Shuhei
This article examines the aims of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. Since the Kremlin has stated several different reasons for its invasion, there have also been several different interpretations over what Putin’s real war objectives are and whether his decision making was rational or not. By revealing inconsistency in Russia’s declared goals and actions as well as analyzing the shift in Putin’s
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Inaugural Greetings from NPI Chairman Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-05-18 Aso Taro
The chairmanship at Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) had been vacant since the passing in 2019 of founder and former Chairman Nakasone Yasuhiro. On October 22, 2021, Aso Taro was elected to the post of Chairman of Nakasone Peace Institute. Today, when Japan and the world are facing various challenges in such areas as security, politics and economics, and environmental issues, strong leadership is required
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JICA’s Activities in Afghanistan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-05-18 Arai Kazuhisa
As Chief Representative of the Afghanistan Office of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2019 to 2021, the author looks back and tries to analyze the organization’s activities in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021 in order to prepare upcoming cooperation for Afghanistan. He found that perseverance and emphasis of work in the field with the Afghan people are characteristics of JICA, which
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New Leader of Japan—SDGs Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 Fujisaki Ichiro
Although the Suga Yoshihide administration recorded several achievements, including an accelerated vaccination program, it ended after one year. That his administration was short-lived could be attributed to the loss of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates in many local elections. After Suga stepped down, Kishida Fumio was elected LDP leader in a four-way competition. Following the general elections
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Myanmar at a Crossroads Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2021-07-06 Fujisaki Ichiro
In this essay, the author remembers his first visit to Myanmar more than 25 years ago and discusses factors that influence the appointment or election of leaders. In Asia there are many incidences of female relatives who take over leadership positions following the removal or decline of their husband, father, or brother. Next, focusing on the opposition to the military regime in Myanmar, the author
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The Legacy of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo: Diplomacy and Security Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2021-07-06 Kitaoka Shinichi
When the first and second terms in office are combined, the total duration that Abe Shinzo served as Prime Minister of Japan exceeded that of all his predecessors. This article reviews and assesses the achievements of his second administration (December 2012–September 2020) with a focus on the fields of diplomacy and security. Selected policies in each of the two fields are described in detail. Although
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Abe Shinzō’s Lasting Impact: Proactive Contributions to Japan’s Security and Foreign Policies Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2021-07-06 Jeffrey W. Hornung
Abe Shinzō’s long duration in office brought to Japan strategic vision, international respect, and a forward-leaning commitment to strengthen Japan’s defenses and uphold the major tenants of the international order. This article examines Abe’s achievements in the security and foreign policy domains. Specifically, it examines his domestic achievements in establishing the National Security Strategy and
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Economic Policy under the Abe Administration: The Evolution of Abenomics Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2021-07-06 Komine Takao
This article focuses on the economic policies under the Shinzo Abe administration in office from December 2012 until September 2020. The economic policies under the Abe administration are generally referred to as “Abenomics.” There are several possible definitions of “Abenomics,” but for the purposes of this paper, we will take the broadest definition and refer to the entire range of economic policies
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Presidency of Donald Trump and American Democracy: Populist Messages, Political Sectarianism, and Negative Partisanship Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2021-07-06 Nishikawa Masaru
In this article, the following three subjects are identified: (1) as the quantitative evidence shows in the first section of this article, democracy in the US has deteriorated since 2016; (2) there could be multiple possible causes for the deterioration of American democracy. In particular, conjunctural opportunities give populist leaders an opening to project authoritarian schemes in the US against
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Did Donald Trump Change the US Presidency? Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2021-07-06 Umekawa Takeshi
How different was President Trump from previous presidents? This study first analyzes the routine activity of the president including signing legislation into law, veto action, presidential signing statements, and executive orders. The analysis shows that the activity by President Trump was not significantly different from his predecessor, President Obama. This study then turns to analysis of atypical
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The Going and The Coming Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Fujisaki Ichiro
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo changed Japan’s place in international society. Now Japan matters in the world thanks to him. Many of the domestic structural reforms he pledged, however, are left to his successor. New Prime Minister Mr. Suga Yoshihide is now jump starting the process to put forth his own policy agendas. As he was Chief Cabinet Secretary for over seven years, he already has a strong grip
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Infectious Disease and Civilization in the 21st Century: The Japanese Sense of Public Morality in Response to the Invisible Calamity that Strikes the Modern Age Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Yamazaki Masakazu
This essay examines the historical nature of the Novel Coronavirus as an epoch-making turning point in history. It compares and contrasts the current and a previous pandemic and the response by contemporary and earlier societies, respectively. Penned in May 2020 and published in the Japanese-language journal CHUO KORON (July 2020 special issue), this essay is perhaps the final work by renowned author
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Global Solidarity is Necessary to End the COVID-19 Pandemic Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Takuma Kayo
Historically, the control of epidemics has been closely linked to international cooperation, which has subsequently increased with globalization. The spread of infectious diseases is no longer just a threat to public health, but a global crisis, as it can paralyze the economy, the development, or the defenses of every country worldwide. However, the response structure has not adapted to this feature
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The Reconciliation between Poland and Germany Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Stanisław Michał Pawlak
This essay summarizes the presentation delivered on January 22, 2020 at Nakasone Peace Institute in Tokyo, Japan. It discusses the reasons that reconciliation between Poland and Germany is necessary and the treaties in the early 1990s that created conditions for building trust between Poland and united Germany. The essay describes the challenges faced and the benefits gained from reconciliation and
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Are Foreign Residents of Japan Happy? Clues from a Local Government Survey Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Takahashi Yoshiaki
Since April 2019, Japan has recognized manual labor as a “specified skill” in new immigration policy. According to OECD statistics on the annual inflow of foreign population by country, Japan ranks fourth among OECD member states. In fact, Japan is a major immigrant destination, with 2.84 million foreign nationals living within its borders. Internationally, the level of happiness among immigrants is
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In Memory of Prime Minister Nakasone Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Walter F. Mondale
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Remembrance for Prime Minister Nakasone Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Henry A. Kissinger
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Eulogy for Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Gerald L. Curtis
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The Making of Nakasone Yasuhiro’s Diplomacy Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Kitaoka Shinichi
The upbringing and early life experiences of a political leader strongly influence development of the policy framework implemented when in office. In the case of Nakasone Yasuhiro, his experiences during the Pacific War would later be reflected in both domestic policy and international affairs. In terms of international relations, Nakasone formed relationships of trust with international leaders in
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A Tribute to Prime Minister Nakasone Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 George P. Shultz
Prime Minister Nakasone was an exceptional man – talented, decisive, well-informed, hard-working, and patriotic, with a flair for international relations. I remember the Prime Minister’s first visit to Washington. Having met him earlier, I told President Reagan, “The Prime Minister is a very special leader. We should host his visit in a way that will elevate the US-Japan relationship and cement strong
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Prime Minister Nakasone and The United States of America Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Kubo Fumiaki
Although it is commonly believed that as Prime Minister of Japan, Nakasone Yasuhiro focused diplomatic efforts on the United States, his first trip abroad as prime minister was to the Republic of Korea. In the 1950s, he was even a vocal critic of the US-Japan alliance. But he was different from many other politicians in reading books, traveling abroad to discuss issues with foreign leaders, and soliciting
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Economic Diplomacy during the Tenure of the Nakasone Cabinet Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Komine Takao
This article reflects on the economic diplomacy during the tenure of the Nakasone Cabinet (November 1982–November 1987).
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Nakasone Yasuhiro and Japan’s European Diplomacy Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Hosoya Yuichi
While Prime Minister Nakasone frequently showed his cordial personal friendship with US President Ronald Reagan, he was successful in creating new Japan-Europe relations based on his close ties with European leaders such as UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and French President François Mitterrand. Nakasone felt that the so-called “Yoshida Doctrine” was not enough and focused more on “culture and
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Nakasone Yasuhiro’s “Autonomous Defense” and the Security of Japan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Mori Satoru
Former Prime Minister of Japan Nakasone Yasuhiro advocated autonomous defense throughout the post-WWII period. Nakasone’s concept of autonomous defense (jishu boei) went beyond the idea of enhancing national defense capabilities—it was accompanied by a rich and varied internationalism that strove toward assuaging neighboring countries’ concerns toward Japan’s remilitarization. Nakasone also actively
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Strategic Japan-South Korea Cooperation: Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro and Korean Peninsula Diplomacy Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Nishino Junya
The Nakasone administration placed a high priority on relations with South Korea in diplomatic efforts for stability and peace in Northeast Asia. He was the first Japanese Prime Minister to make an official visit, displaying a powerful leadership style in regard to Japan-South Korea relations that led to success in establishing a relationship of strategic cooperation between the two countries.
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In Memoriam: Donald Keene, an Extraordinarily Talented Individual Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Toru Haga
Eminent Japanese scholar Donald Keene devoted his life to the study, teaching, translation, and publication of classic and modern Japanese literature. His translations served to familiarize people around the world with Japan’s rich literary history. This article chronicles the professional and personal relationship between the author and Dr. Keene over a period of over 50 years in both Japan and the
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A New Stage in Russia-Japan Relations: Rapprochement and its Limitations Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Anna Kireeva
Since May 2016 Russia-Japan relations have entered a new stage characterized by the unprecedented activity aimed at improving relations in a comprehensive way: political and security dialogue, confidence building measures, new economic projects and people-to-people contacts. However, apart from the old problems, new limitations and asymmetries have emerged that hinder the development of bilateral relations
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New Era, New Path for New Monarch Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Shinichi Kitaoka
History shows that when a new emperor ascends the throne, Japanese society often transforms itself beyond anyone's expectations. What's more, this change occurs in tandem with a transformation in the way emperors behave during their reigns. I believe this flexibility has ensured the remarkable longevity of the Imperial system.
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What are Japan’s Comparative Advantages in Africa? A Discussion from a Historical and Comparative Perspective Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Hiroshi Kato
As Africa, now widely seen as a continent of vast potential, has come to attract the attention of the world and particularly of many Asian powers, Japan is seen by many observers as grossly lagging behind its Asian peers and even as hardly visible in the landscape. Moreover, when discussing Japan’s engagement in Africa, the media almost always seem to frame the topic only in the context of the rivalry
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A Turning Point for the System of Emperor as Symbol: Bagehot, Emperor Showa, and Fukuzawa’s On the Imperial Family Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Kiyotada Tsutsui
The ideological origin of the Emperor as symbol can be found in Walter Bagehot’s book On the Imperial Family (1867) which proposed that monarchs be symbols of national unity. At a young age, Emperor Showa visited King George V and learned of this theory. While promoting the symbolic nature of the monarch, Bagehot also advocated the three rights of the monarchy, including the “right to warn” when necessary
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The Heisei Era in the History of Japan Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Masakazu Yamazaki
The enthronement of Emperor Reiwa generated great public interest which has only recently subsided. About half a century has passed between the birth of Emperor Reiwa and his enthronement. I believe that these 50 years have been a major turning point in modern Japanese history. Speaking from recent experience, I believe that the Japanese people are becoming more and more gracious. Let me share a personal
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Neighbors Asia-Pacific Review (IF 0.3) Pub Date : 2019-07-03 Ichiro Fujisaki
This article discusses Japan-Republic of Korea relations since 1965 with focus on an issue that has returned to the forefront of debate. In a recently convened symposium between two leading think tanks, the chairmen of the two participating organizations proposed principles for improving Japan-ROK relations going forward.