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Japan in an Era of Geopolitics: A New Foreign and Security Policy Direction

10 Oct 2024

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
    ​​​​
    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

      Editors: Michito Tsuruoka

      Project Lead: Naoki Takiguchi

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      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
        ​​​​
        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