JAPAN'S 'NEO-ASIAN' POLICY: A POLITICO-ECONOMIC NECESSITY

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1.Introduction
2. Atomic Bombs: Surrender, Subjugation, Pacifism and the
Search for Normality
3. New Directions of Japan's Asia Policy: Political and Economic
Dimensions
4. Conclusion

JAPAN'S 'NEO-ASIAN' POLICY: A POLITICO-ECONOMIC NECESSITY

Author: Gyasuddin Molla

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/ BIISSj2003v24n2a4

ABSTRACT

The end of the Cold War induced Japan to start 'new thinking' about its policy toward the Asia region. Domestic forces mounted pressure and aspired for Japan's 're-Asianization'. The Plaza Accord of 1985, East European recovery in 1989, U.S.-Japan trade frictions and the proximity of Asian booming markets added potentials to Japan's 'neo-Asian' policy. The article examines the indispensability of Japan's relations with Asian countries to meet the political and economic imperatives for making the 21st century the century for Asia. Japan's aspirations for a politico-economic leadership in Asia, it is argued, need to be reinforced by developing confidence building measures among Asian neighbours and allies and minimizing Asian nations' apprehensions of Japan's militaristic past.

BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

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