Diplomacy in Japan-Eu Relations: From the Cold War to the Post-Bipolar Era

ISBN-13: 9780415833684 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 168 str.

Oliviero Frattolillo

Opis

This book analyses political and diplomatic relations between Japan and the EU since World War II. Diplomatic ties between Japan and Europe are often considered weak from a historical perspective, especially in comparison to Japan-US relations. However, although political relations between the two actors may not have produced significant results before the 1990s, the weight of external variables such as the international system has been crucial in defining relations. This book takes such interventions into account when considering the Cold War years, for example, a period that was marked by countless trade conflicts relating to economy and security.

As an examination of Japan-EU relations this book will appeal to students and scholars of Japanese and European history and politics, as well as those interested in the history of international relations.

Recenzje

"This book gives an excellent overview of EU–Japan relations from the Cold War until today. [...] this book provides a solid background to use in interpreting the present as well at the future."  - Marie Söderberg, Director of the European Institute of Japanese Studies at Stockholm School of Economics, The International Spectator

"Oliviero Frattolillo’s new book, Diplomacy in Japan-EU Relations: From the Cold War to the Post-Bipolar Era, successfully overviews the historical evolution of Japan-EU relations from the early post-war years to the 21st century. Dr. Frattolillo brilliantly combines literatures of International Relations theory with the history of Japan-EU relations." - Yuichi Hosoya, Professor of International Politics, Keiō University, Tokyo

"Frattolillo, who had entered into social science by studying Japanese political philosophy, invites a new aspect into the analysis of Japan-EU relations. The Author not only investigates the diplomatic dialogues between Japan and the EU, but also sheds light on mutual perceptions and identities of both Japan and Europe. 
The role played by the ASEM have already been well looked into by others and defined as “nothing more than a talking shop.” Frattolillo does not totally deny these views, but adds to the debate by arguing that mutual perceptions of Japan and the EU and their identities in economic, cultural and political issues have influenced and shaped the diplomatic dialogues and, accordingly, their roles played in both regions. 
The strength of this book is that Frattolillo analyzes cultural and ideological aspects of both Japan and China. These new aspects allow him to discuss the EU’s potential and future role, if there is any, in East Asian security issues. 
A highly recommended book for those who are interested in the weaker triangle of the US, Europe and Japan." - Hitoshi Suzuki, University of Niigata Prefecture, Japanese Journal of Political Science, Vol 17 Issue 01, March 2016, pp 135-137

 

Spis treści

Introduction Part I: The Impact of the International Environment on Japan-EU Diplomatic Relations 1. Walking the Road of Low Diplomacy (1951-1979) 2. From Quiet Politics to Quiet Achievements (1980-2011) Part II: Mediating Actorness and Culture in Japan-EU Diplomatic Dialogue 3. Japan and the EU in the ASEM Framework: Mirrored Diplomacies 4. Actorness and Theoretical Divides 5. Conclusion

O autorze

Oliviero Frattolillo is Associate Professor at the Department of Political Sciences of Roma Tre University, Italy.