Reassessing Japans Cold War - Ikeda Hayato''s Foreign Politics and Proactivism During the 1960s

As memories of the savage conflict inaugurated by the attack on Pearl Harbor recede, the ethical foundations that influenced postwar interpretations of Japan's role during the Cold War era are crumbling on different fronts. Retracing Japanese history during the Sixties, this book locates the country's role in Cold War history against the backdrop of the twentieth century, contextualizing older trends that shaped postwar changes. It also places Cold War Japan in the global context of America's shifting hegemony and the corresponding structure of the international system. Given its nuanced approach, this book will prove instrumental for students and researchers working in studies of Cold War history, Japanese history, American history and international history.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Japan and the postwar international order: the fifties; 2. Ikeda Hayato’s diplomacy and the Sanbon bashira approach; 3. Japan’s diplomatic role and the Konfrontasi; Conclusion

About the author

Oliviero Frattolillo is Associate Professor at the Department of Politics (Roma Tre University).

Summary

Retracing Japanese history during the Sixties, this book locates the country’s role in Cold War history against the backdrop of the twentieth century, contextualizing older trends that shaped post-war changes. It also places Cold War Japan in the global context of shifts in American hegemony and the international structure.

Product details

• Authors: Oliviero Frattolillo, Frattolillo Oliviero
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781032084817
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3208481-7
• No. of pages: 156
• Series: The Routledge Global 1960s and 1970s Series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Japan, History, HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, military history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, Politics & government, Second World War, Diplomacy, Politics and government, Asian History, Modern warfare, c 1940 to c 1949, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General