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5 Policy Debates in Japan in the Background of Power Politics The arguments concerning Japanese foreign policy reflect changes in Japan’s domestic politics, as well as the competitions among great powers. The mainstream Japanese foreign policies are moderate, but yet have some subtle intentions. From such policies we can see not only the conflicts between…

Abstract This paper will take a closer look at where Japanese foreign policy made three remarkably orientational changes at the historical crossroads of the Meiji restoration in 1868, American occupation in 1945–1952, and in the post-cold war era of the 1990s. During the postcold war era, there arose prolonged policy debates where political elites in…

Transcript EDDIE CONWAY: There’s been a lot of activity in economic development between China and Africa recently, and there’s not enough information about it. I thought I would check with a professor to find out exactly what’s going on. So, joining me today is Dr. Zhiqun Zhu. He’s a professor of political science and international relations…

The delicate U.S.-China relationship survived President Donald Trump’s first year in office without too many surprises. However, at the start of his second year in the White House, some dark clouds are hovering over the relationship. Recent developments in Washington make one wonder whether some people in the U.S. government are actively seeking confrontation with…

 Government officials and scholars around the world have quickly switched their labels for Asia from “Asia Pacific” to “Indo-Pacific” after President Donald Trump popularized the latter during his first Asia trip in November 2017.     “Indo-Pacific” as a geopolitical concept first appeared in European publications in the 1920s. For example, it was mentioned in retired German…

After U.S. President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip, one hopes that he will have a clear understanding of how to deal with the North Korea challenge properly and develop a rational, realistic and feasible Asia policy.    Most people think there are three approaches to address North Korea’s nuclear issue: continuation of the sanctions-based policy;…

The first meeting between Chinese President Xi Jingping and U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, has sent two important messages to the world: first, the two most powerful and biggest economies of the world will manage their relationship under a principle so-called “Agreement to Disagreement” which is that they are determined to work out their…

In hindsight, China’s international ascendance seems to fit well with the predictions of neorealist scholars like John Mearsheimer. Back in 1974, Deng Xiaoping declared at the United Nations that “China is not, and will never become a superpower.” Today’s Chinese leaders might find what he said ill-timed and ill-advised. By the end of 2015, China…