Japan's New Security Partnerships: Beyond the Security Alliance

This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of Japan’s new security partnerships with Australia, India, countries and multilateral security fora in East Asia, as well as with the EU and some of its member states.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2018
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Over the past decade, Japan has taken significant steps to strengthen its security ties with a diverse range of countries and actors in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. This shift has been particularly notable under the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who has prioritized enhancing Japan's security posture and expanding its international partnerships. This comprehensive book offers a unique perspective on the motives and objectives of both Japan and its partner countries, exploring the implications of this development for the security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region. It also seeks to draw valuable lessons from Japan's security cooperation experiences for broader security cooperation efforts.

The book is particularly relevant for those interested in Japan's security policy beyond its alliance with the United States. It provides a comprehensive analysis of Japan's security interests, strategies, and interactions with other countries in the region and beyond. The book is also an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate-level courses on regional security cooperation and strategic partnerships, as well as Japanese foreign and security policy.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable contribution to the study of security in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. By providing a comprehensive analysis of Japan's security ties and their implications, it helps to shed light on the complex dynamics of regional security and provides valuable insights for policymakers and scholars alike.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 233 x 160 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526123121