"Yankee impertinence, Yankee corruption": the Tokugawa Shogunate and Robert Pruyn, 1862-1867

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The author of this article explores the history of Japanese-American relations during the 1860's. The career of Robert Pruyn, the second United States minister to Japan, is examined, in which he used his political position for personal financial and business gain, and strained United States' relations with Japan.

Analysis, Political activity, International relations, Diplomats, Pruyn, Robert

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U.S. strategic debates over the defense of Japan: Lessons for the twenty-first century

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The changes in defense strategies of Japan and the US since the World War II are presented. Japanese and American scholars have argued that one such change in the US policy toward Japan was from demilitarization and democratization to political and economic rehabilitation.

History, Military aspects, World War II, 1939-1945

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Japan's foreign aid after the San Francisco Peace Treaty

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Article examines the effects of Japanese domestic actors in promoting the Japanese government's active economic cooperation in the relatively early stage of Japan's aid program.

Economic aspects, Peace treaties

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