Japan's grand strategy for securing itself has a long, even venerable history--from the Meiji politicians who recognized the connection between military advance and economic success, to the consequences that led to Japan's defeat in World ...
Using information based on interviews with policymakers in Japan, this text provides an insight into Japan's foreign policy options and analyzes the nation's role in international affairs.
This book moves away from the common belief that Japan’s international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan’s highly centralised political system.