Japan's Reluctant Realism

Focusing on Japan's evolving foreign policy post-Cold War, the book analyzes Japan's diplomatic strategies through case studies involving key regions and institutions. It highlights Japan's objectives, the influence of domestic and external factors, and its relationship with the United States. While acknowledging the importance of the US-Japan alliance, the author argues for viewing Japan as an independent player in Northeast Asia, advocating for a reevaluation of its foreign policy on its own merits.