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Japan's Subnational Governments in International Affairs

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2005
ISBN
0415333679, 9780415333672, 9780203413906
LCC
JZ4059 .J35 2005
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1156759 bytes)
Series
Sheffield Centre for Japanese Studies/Routledge Series
Pages
240\241
Topic
Education
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book moves away from the common belief that Japan’s international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan’s highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders ‘weaken’ across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan’s international relations and domestic politics. By bringing to light the scope and consequences of the international actions of Japan’s SNGs, this book provides a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the country's foreign policy, at a time when it is pursuing a broader and more active profile in international affairs.

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