Japan’s Asian Diplomacy. Power Transition, Domestic Politics, and Diffusion of Ideas

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Prologue Praise for Japan’s Asian Diplomacy Contents Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables Conventions 1 Introduction The Abe Administration and Its Diplomacy Towards Asia The Brief Overview of Japan’s Asian Diplomacy Literature on Japan’s Asian Diplomacy and Critical Assessment The Argument in Brief The Plan of the Book References 2 The Analytical Framework for Japan’s Diplomatic Policy Towards Asia Power Politics from the Realist Perspective Power Politics in International Relations Japan in Power Transition in the Asia-Pacific The Abe Administration’s Strategic Response in Power Transition Domestic Politics from the Liberal Perspective Domestic Politics in International Relations The Development of the Policymaking System in Japan The Policymaking System Under the Abe Administration The Diffusion of Ideas from the Constructivist Perspective Ideational Elements in International Relations The Advocacy of Ideas in Japan’s Foreign Policy The Role of Ideas in the Abe Administration’s Diplomacy The Summary of Analytical Angles The Selection of Policy Areas as Case Studies References 3 Trade Policy in the Mega-FTA Age The Growing Presence of FTAs in Trade Policy Commitments to High-Standard Rules in Mega-FTAs Geopolitical Elements Affecting Japan’s FTA Policy The Skilful Management of Domestic Trade Policymaking Conclusion References 4 Purposeful Commitment to Infrastructure Investment in Asia Internal and External Policies for Infrastructure Exports and Investment The Growing Influence of the Kantei in Infrastructure Policy The China Factor in Japan’s Infrastructure Investment The Four Standards for Quality Infrastructure Investment Conclusion References 5 Growing Maritime Security in Ocean Policy The Basic Act on Ocean Policy and the Development of Ocean-Related Policies The Influence of China in Maritime Security The Advocacy and Sharing of the Rule of Law at Sea Growing Consideration to Maritime Security in the Making of Ocean Policy Conclusion References 6 Outer Space Policy with a Stronger Security Orientation The Basic Space Law and the Development of Space Policy The China Factor in Japan’s Outer Space Policy Evolving Policymaking Structures for Outer Space Commitments to Norm Formation in Outer Space Conclusion References 7 The Reformulation of Foreign Aid in Development Cooperation The 2015 Development Cooperation Charter and Relevant Policies Major Features in the Formulation of the New Charter China’s Complicated Influence in Japan’s Development Cooperation Quality Growth as a Key Idea for Development Cooperation Conclusion References 8 Reflections and Prospects Geopolitical Influence in Japan’s Asian Diplomacy The Abe Administration’s Strategic Response The Implications of the Strategic Response The Prospect for Japanese Diplomacy in Power Transition Domestic Policymaking in Japan’s Asian Diplomacy The Kantei-Led Policymaking Under the Abe Administration Factors Enabling Kantei-Centred Policymaking Long-Term Implications of Policymaking Under the Abe Administration Rules, Standards and Principles in Japan’s Asian Diplomacy What Ideas for What Objectives? The Sharing of Ideas for Asian Diplomacy The Advocacy of Ideas and Japan’s Role Conception References Epilogue Bibliography Index