| ID | 103997 |
| Title Proper | International relations studies and theories in Japan |
| Other Title Information | a trajectory shaped by war, pacifism, and globalization |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yamamoto, Kazuya |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A common view of Japan's International Relations (IR) studies in the post-World War II period is that they are characterized by pacifism and historical approaches. This paper argues that while pacifism has continued to serve as the basis of them, the approaches adopted by researchers have become increasingly diversified. Specifically, although the main issues for Japanese IR studies in the postwar period (i.e. defense strategy, world political economy, and global issues) have been consistently addressed by researchers on the basis of pacifism, the theoretical orientation of researchers has continually become stronger. Finally, this paper argues that both changing and continuous characteristics of IR studies in Japan have been supported by global developments, and concludes that this trend will continue into the near future. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 11, No. 2; 2011: p.259-278 |
| Journal Source | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 11, No. 2; 2011: p.259-278 |
| Key Words | International Relations ; International Relations Studies ; Japan ; War ; Pacifism ; Globalization ; Global Developments ; Defense Strategy ; World Political Economy ; Global Issues |