ABSTRACT

This book studies specific regional issues and problems, exploring recent related political developments in Japan, and how these might impact on future foreign policy priorities and objectives. The expert body of contributors consider issues such as: the nexus between domestic politics and foreign policy; environmental aid and management; human rights and democracy and conflict management.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter |17 pages

The rise of an environmental superpower?

Evaluating Japanese environmental aid to Southeast Asia

chapter |28 pages

Reaction and action

Analysing Japan's relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

chapter |7 pages

Conclusion