One of the post-WWII challenges for Japan in the Asian region has typically been to promote reconcilation and good-will. It is something the Japanese have worked at very hard for many decades. In particular, the Fukuda Doctrine of 1977 spearheaded Japanese committments to peace and trust between the Asian countries. And as a result, Japan [...]
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Soft Culture Diplomacy
Posted in Light weight Debate, tagged anime, China, fukuda doctrine, Japan, manga, soft culture, soft power on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
McDonalds Launch Rocket
Posted in Global politics, tagged co-option, Doraemon, North Korea, rocket, soft power, threat on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The debate over Japan’s ability to resume normal military status is fired up. In just a few days time the North Koreans have vowed to launch a ballistic missile. Japan is primed with battleships and Patriot missile interrceptors off the northern coast ready to shoot down any rocket debris that could potentially fall over the [...]
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