Japan's changing China policy: from commercial liberalism to reluctant realism

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A significant shift in structural factors since the end of the cold war explains the dynamics of Japan's China policy from post-war constructive commercial liberalism to pragmatic realism. The emergence of China as a regional military and economic power has superseded Japan's post-war concerns of security, domestic politics, history and economics. However, in its quest to frame a coherent China policy, Japan continues to seek an integrative approach through multilateralism, balance of power, economic ties and other confidence building strategies.

China, Japan, Chinese foreign relations, Japanese foreign relations, Communism, Liberalism, Communism and international relations

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Is major war obsolete? An exchange

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Very mixed views have been expressed on the issue of whether major war has become obsolete. Some observers accept that the current era in history offers a better opportunity than ever before for establishing a long period of peace, but do not feel that war is obsolete yet. Others point out that there are considerable problems with defining the terms 'major,' 'war' and 'obsolete.' Even if major war does become obsolete, it will not be possible for the West to withdraw completely from matters of security.

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The impact of globalization on strategy

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The impact of globalization on the management of international relations is analyzed. Globalization entails the dilution of power and weakening of mediating institutions, whose effects remain uncertain. Three approaches to managing globalization are proposed involving US supremacy, the creation of a multipolar world and pooling of sovereignties as attempted by the EU. It is argued that the third option is the most feasible among the three.

Military strategy

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