Format:
1 online resource (xiv, 220 pages)
ISBN:
9780203413906
,
9781134316748
,
9781134316786
,
9781134316793
Series Statement:
Sheffield Centre for Japanese studies/Routledge series
Content:
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. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders ‘weaken’ across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan’s international relations and domestic politics. By bringing to light the scope and consequences of the international actions of Japan’s SNGs, this book provides a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the country's foreign policy, at a time when it is pursuing a broader and more active profile in international affairs.
Content:
1. Contexts : conceptual, comparative and Japanese -- 2. Japanese SNGs as international actors : domestic dimensions -- 3. International exchanges : SNGs lead with a soft approach -- 4. International cooperation : a strategic edge -- 5. Economic diplomacy -- 6. Hard diplomacy : SNGs and national security.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-204) and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415333672
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415649438
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780415333672
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
DOI:
10.4324/9780203413906
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