Japan has enormous economic power and yet is a minor player in international politics. In part this has been due to the partnership with US, but now with the end of cold war there is a fierce debate going on in Japan regarding the international political role for the nation. This book is a response to the issues raised and was originally published in Japanese for a Japanese audience. The author provides a full analysis of Japan's post-war international position and, in particular, its role within the UN, the use of armed force and constitution. The text offers an insight into Japan's foreign...

Japan has enormous economic power and yet is a minor player in international politics. In part this has been due to the partnership with US, but now with the end of cold war there is a fierce debate going on in Japan regarding the international political role for the nation. This book is a response to the issues raised and was originally published in Japanese for a Japanese audience. The author provides a full analysis of Japan's post-war international position and, in particular, its role within the UN, the use of armed force and constitution. The text offers an insight into Japan's foreign...