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117145
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2012.
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Security and defence issues in Japan are still considered to be a topic which induces debate and controversies. Defence forces and actors are submerged under myriad layers of civilian control; as a result the voice of military is often muzzled. Since the 1990s, the levers of control are shifting, muted military expressions are becoming clear, and the civilian administration too understands the need for a realistic outlook on security matters. This change does not insinuate that Japan is going back to remilitarisation way of the 1930s. Bequeathed with robust democratic structures since World War II, Japanese defence decision-making follows a certain pattern and trend. Many studies in English have examined Japan's economic, trade, and security policies, while Japan's defence decision-making has not been analysed. In recognising this neglect, this study focuses on the defence decision-making process from the decision-makers points of view. This study will aim to clear some doubts over the Japanese decision-making process opaqueness.
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143828
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Divergence of economic diplomacy among the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries produces variation in their external economic settings. Bangladesh may not be able to follow the whole of economic diplomacy exercised by BRICS countries. Even a particular country’s entire initiatives may not be fully suitable for Bangladesh. Economic diplomacy of Bangladesh could be benefited from mutual learning and exercising best practices of BRICS countries. Diplomatic networks of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) need to be attuned with changing global economic diplomacy. Bangladesh should realise that economic diplomacy differs based on competence and skills of diplomats engaged in international economic negotiations. Otherwise, consolidation of Bangladesh’s foreign affairs and its economic promotion would be tricky.
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139362
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The state of peace and security poses several continuing challenges in the African continent, which has its roots in the history. Besides the steady progress of African Union’s (AU) achievements, the continent is still faced with certain incessant conflicts. While the efforts of AU and the regional organisations are appreciative, yet due to paucity of funds of many African countries including the AU itself, many a time faced with obligation of providing maximum thrust in performing their task.
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