Gradual Institutional Change in Japan - Kantei Leadership Under the Abe Administration

This book analyses institutional reforms implemented by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinz¿, under his second administration from 2012 to 2020. Also examined is the evolution in the role of such actors in Japanese politics as bureaucrats, LDP factions and backbenchers of the ruling party.

Table des matières

1. Prime Ministerial Leadership in Japan 2. Remaining in Power 3. Reforming Governmental Institutions 4. Reforming the LDP 5. Abenomics 6. Postponement of the VAT Hike 7. Revision of Interpretation of Article 9 of the Constitution

A propos de l'auteur

Karol Zakowski is Associate Professor at the University of Lodz. He specializes in the politics and foreign policy of Japan. His recent books include Decision-Making Reform in Japan: The DPJ’s Failed Attempt at a Politician-Led Government (2015) and Japan’s Foreign Policy Making (2018).

Résumé

This book analyses institutional reforms implemented by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, under his second administration from 2012 to 2020. Also examined is the evolution in the role of such actors in Japanese politics as bureaucrats, LDP factions and backbenchers of the ruling party.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Karol Zakowski, Zakowski Karol
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367623364
• ISBN: 978-0-367-62336-4
• Pages: 252
• Thème: Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies
• Catégories: Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Sciences politiques et formation politique; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Politics & government, Politics and government