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.

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

7. Japan and the United States  75
​​​​​ Tsuneo WATANABE

8. Japan and China  89
Shinji YAMAGUCHI

9. Japan and Taiwan  101
Yasuhiro MATSUDA

10. Japan and South Korea 111
Yasuyo SAKATA

11. Japan and North Korea 123
Atsuhito ISOZAKI

12. Japan and ASEAN 135
Mie OBA

13. Japan and Australia 145
Tomohiko SATAKE

14. Japan and India 155
Toru ITO

Section III Japan in a Wider World

15. Japan and Europe 167
Michito TSURUOKA

16. Japan and NATO 183
Tsuyoshi GOROKU
 
17. The Significance of Cooperation Between Japan and Germany 193
Minoru KIUCHI
 
18. Japan and Russia 199
Hiroshi YAMAZOE
 
19. Japan and Ukraine/Eastern Europe 211
Atsuko HIGASHINO
 
20. Japan and Middle East   221
Amane KOBAYASHI

Section IV Global Challenges

21. Japan’s United Nations Policy Through the Lens of Human Rights Diplomacy 235
Maiko ICHIHARA
 
22. Japan’s Cybersecurity Policies 245
Mihoko MATSUBARA
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23. Japan’s Climate Change Policy 251
Yasuko KAMEYAMA
 
24. Japan’s Trade Policy 257
Yorizumi WATANABE
 
25. Japan’s Maritime Security Policies 269
Tetsuo KOTANI
 
26. Japan’s Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Policy 279
Nobumasa AKIYAMA
 
27. Japan’s Foreign Aid Policy 291
Ippeita NISHIDA