Choose an application

• Reference Manager
• EndNote
• RefWorks (Direct export to RefWorks)

This book describes major aspects of Japanese foreign policy from WWII to the present. Bilateral relations with the US, China, Korea, Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe and the Middle East as well as multilateral diplomacy are analysed. Written by a former diplomat who was deeply involved in major issues of postwar Japanese foreign policy, it provides fascinating insider views on policy making in Tokyo. The book explains how and why Japan is developing a more proactive foreign policy and highlights vital policy issues which it is facing at the turn of the century. It is written with exceptional clarity and is accessible and friendly to any reader who is interested in modern Japan.

Japan --- Foreign relations --- International relations. Foreign policy --- Japon --- Relations extérieures --- Diplomatic relations. --- History & Archaeology.

Choose an application

• Reference Manager
• EndNote
• RefWorks (Direct export to RefWorks)

Continuity and Change in the Baltic Sea Region uncovers the Baltic States’ foreign policy transition from Socialist Republics to EU member-states. Situated between the Russian Federation and Northern Europe, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have had to manoeuvre within an often delicate sub-region. Since independence, the foreign policies of the Baltic States have been dominated by de-Sovietization and European integration. Lying at the crossroads between small state theory and identity politics, this analysis engages with the development of Baltic foreign policies as post-Soviet, small and transitioning states. The authors argue that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania dictated their early foreign policy agendas based on a process of identity construction and as a response to their regional environment. This process took the Baltic States from East to West in their foreign policy aspirations. Key factors in foreign policy making and implementation are discussed, as well as external factors that shaped Baltic foreign policy agendas. Overall, the book illustrates how continuity and change in the Baltic foreign policies has been shaped by both ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ factors. It is a study in the foreign policies of transitioning states and in this regard illuminates a much larger research area beyond its geographic focus.

Baltic States --- Pays baltes --- Foreign relations --- Relations extérieures --- Baltic Republics --- Baltics (States) --- History

Choose an application

• Reference Manager
• EndNote
• RefWorks (Direct export to RefWorks)

Since 1992--the end of the Cold War--Brazil has been slowly and quietly carving a niche for itself in the international community: that of a regional leader in Latin America. How and why is the subject of Sean Burges's investigations.

Relations internationales. --- Brésil --- Relations extérieures. --- Brazil --- Foreign relations --- Brésil --- Relations extérieures.

Choose an application

• Reference Manager
• EndNote
• RefWorks (Direct export to RefWorks)

United States. --- Decision making. --- United States --- Foreign relations --- Etats-Unis --- Relations extérieures

Choose an application

• Reference Manager
• EndNote
• RefWorks (Direct export to RefWorks)

This book is a succinct overview of the history of US-Brazilian relations over the past two decades.Monica Hirst considers economic relations between the two countries, presenting pertinent statistical information and detailing key economic policy disputes between the two governments (as well as the ongoing negotiations regarding a free trade agreement for the Americas). The book also looks at political issues such as military cooperation, nuclear energy, human rights and democracy, migration, the relative influence of both governments elsewhere in South America, relations in the con

United States --- Brazil --- Foreign relations --- Etats-Unis --- Brésil --- Relations extérieures