Japan Challenges America: Managing an Alliance in Crisis

The US-Japan alliance is in jeopardy, and former diplomat Harrison Holland argues that both sides must take bold steps to avert a catastrophe that could destabilize economic, political, and security conditions in Asia. He evaluates the obstacles to better economic relations, the security dilemmas facing Japan, and the rigid Japanese political structure that has been slow to adapt to modern technology, rapid international change, and the demands for a more responsible Japanese role in world affairs. Despite the daunting obstacles, he concludes that solutions must and will be found.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The US-Japan alliance faces significant challenges, and former diplomat Harrison Holland emphasizes the need for both sides to take bold steps to prevent a catastrophic outcome that could destabilize economic, political, and security conditions in Asia. Drawing on his insider perspectives, the author delves into the various aspects of life in Japan that shape behavior, influence policy, and shape public opinion within an inwardly directed society. Holland assesses the barriers to improving economic relations, the security dilemmas Japan faces, and the rigid Japanese political structure, which has struggled to adapt to the surge of modern technology, the demands of rapid international change, and the internal and external calls for a more responsible Japanese role in world affairs. Can the alliance survive the present turmoil? Despite the daunting challenges, the author concludes that solutions must and will be found.

The US-Japan alliance faces significant challenges, and former diplomat Harrison Holland emphasizes the need for both sides to take bold steps to prevent a catastrophic outcome that could destabilize economic, political, and security conditions in Asia. Drawing on his insider perspectives, the author delves into the various aspects of life in Japan that shape behavior, influence policy, and shape public opinion within an inwardly directed society. Holland assesses the barriers to improving economic relations, the security dilemmas Japan faces, and the rigid Japanese political structure, which has struggled to adapt to the surge of modern technology, the demands of rapid international change, and the internal and external calls for a more responsible Japanese role in world affairs. Can the alliance survive the present turmoil? Despite the daunting challenges, the author concludes that solutions must and will be found.

Dimension: 233 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367002794