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Japan: The Toothless Tiger

by Declan Hayes
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Japan: the weakness amidst growing aggression.

This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the geopolitical complexities of the Pacific region, particularly Japan's relationship with China. Hayes provides valuable insight into Japan's predicament of finding a balance between maintaining its commitment to a strictly defensive military and addressing the mounting threats to its security and national interests. His analysis of the various dilemmas and possible courses of action for Japan, such as rearming or acquiring the bomb, offers readers a thought-provoking perspective on the region's future. Beyond Japan and China, Hayes covers other players in East Asia, including Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. The book's relevance has only increased with time, as it now includes an update on recent developments in Asia.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Japan: The Toothless Tiger

by Declan Hayes
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ISBN: 9784805313046
Authors: Declan Hayes
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2014-02-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
Related Topics: Political Science, Government, History, Society, Politics, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.4
(rated by 42 readers)

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Japan: The Toothless Tiger is a thoughtful analysis of the current situation Japan is facing with growing Chinese military power on the one hand, and a weakening American presence in the Asia-Pacific on the other. How will Japan cope?Hemmed in by mounting tensions with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and facing nuclear threats from North Korea, what should Japan do? Should she rearm? Should she get the bomb? What are the consequences of rearming, or not rearming?These and other strategic questions are critically reviewed by Professor Hayes, who places them into the Japanese political context. He shows how and why Japan must develop a more sophisticated approach to China, Russia and the two Koreas to address growing threats to her security and national interests. Professor Hayes shows how this can be done, and all East Asia will benefit as a result.
 

Japan: the weakness amidst growing aggression.

This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the geopolitical complexities of the Pacific region, particularly Japan's relationship with China. Hayes provides valuable insight into Japan's predicament of finding a balance between maintaining its commitment to a strictly defensive military and addressing the mounting threats to its security and national interests. His analysis of the various dilemmas and possible courses of action for Japan, such as rearming or acquiring the bomb, offers readers a thought-provoking perspective on the region's future. Beyond Japan and China, Hayes covers other players in East Asia, including Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. The book's relevance has only increased with time, as it now includes an update on recent developments in Asia.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.