Japan''s Quest for Stability in Southeast Asia - Navigating the Turning Points in Postwar Asia

List of contents

Prologue 1. The Birth of "Asia" 2. Japan's "Southward Advance" and Its Repercussions 3. The Struggle Over Decolonization 4. 1965-The Turning Point in Postwar Asia 5. The Thawing of the Asian Cold War Epilogue

About the author

Taizo Miyagi is Professor in the Faculty of Global Studies at Sophia University, Japan. His recent publications include Gendai Nihon gaiko-shi (History of Contemporary Japanese Diplomacy, 2016).

Summary

Analysing the importance of Japan’s relationship with Southeast Asia, this book illustrates the hidden trail left by Japan during the period of upheaval that shaped Asia today. It provides a comprehensive account of post-war maritime Asia, making use of internationally sourced materials and declassified Japanese government papers.

Product details

• Authors: Taizo Miyagi, Taizo (Sophia University Miyagi
• Assisted by: Hanabusa Midori (Translation)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367322281
• ISBN: 978-0-367-32228-1
• No. of pages: 134
• Series: Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; Japan, 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, International Relations, 21st Century, South East Asia, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Asian History, General and world history, Regional Geography, History and Archaeology