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Diplomacy in Japan-EU Relations: From the Cold War to the Post-Bipolar Era (Routledge Contemporary Japan Series) - Softcover

Book 45 of 118: Routledge Contemporary Japan

Frattolillo, Oliviero

 
9781138658028: Diplomacy in Japan-EU Relations: From the Cold War to the Post-Bipolar Era (Routledge Contemporary Japan Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1138658022 ISBN 13: 9781138658028
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

Since the 1950s, Japan-Europe relations have been characterised by a mutual coldness in terms of diplomatic dialogue, punctuated by a number of trade disputes. This book analyses the development of the political and diplomatic relationship between Japan and Europe, and shows that – especially during the Cold War years – whilst they share a wide range of political values and goals, the quality of diplomatic relations has often been sacrificed to both overcome trade issues and as a result of systemic factors.

Focusing on the institutionalization of relations between Japan and the EU, this book examines both the historical-diplomatic dimension and political-strategic discourse. It traces the historical development of the relationship from the post-war years, to the signing of the Japan-EU action plan in 2001, which marked a key turning point in the relationship. It goes on to examine the achievements and criticisms of ASEM, the Asia-Europe Meeting, which whilst meeting successfully for the past sixteen years, has also been condemned as little more than a talking shop. Crucially, Oliviero Frattolillo’s analysis clearly demonstrates how the interaction between Japan and the EU has been constructed on the basis of their perceptions of each other, thus underlining the inherent impact of different political identities, cultures and values on international relations.

Providing a keen insight into Japan-EU relations, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Japanese and European history and politics, as well as those interested in the history of international relations and security studies.

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About the Author

Oliviero Frattolillo is Assistant Professor at the University of Naples "L'Orientale", Italy.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138658022
ISBN 13 
9781138658028
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
168