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Japan's policy towards the South China Sea - applying "proactive peace diplomacy"?
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Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
Abstract "China's reinforcements of its claims to most of the South China Sea (SCS) cause significant tensions in the region. As one of the top trading nations in Southeast Asia and as a security alliance partner of the US, Japan has become involved in the conflict. This report takes a closer look at Japan's... view more
"China's reinforcements of its claims to most of the South China Sea (SCS) cause significant tensions in the region. As one of the top trading nations in Southeast Asia and as a security alliance partner of the US, Japan has become involved in the conflict. This report takes a closer look at Japan's various interests in the SCS region and its multilateral and bilateral policies to pursue these interests. The author considers whether Japan's proclaimed 'proactive peace diplomacy' may contribute to a reduction of tensions or whether it will exacerbate the situation as the Chinese government is asserting." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
bilateral relations; international relations; conflict potential; security policy; Far East; international cooperation; territorial sovereignty; pressure-group politics; seas; development aid; Japan; diplomacy; China
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
City
Frankfurt am Main
Page/Pages
31 p.
Series
PRIF Reports, 140
ISBN
978-3-946459-09-5
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications