Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Context of the Rivalry Between the U.S. and China
Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Context of the Rivalry Between the U.S. and China

Author(s): Andrzej Dąbrowski
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Japan; foreign policy; rivalry between the U.S. and China; constitutional reform; military cooperation; security policies; Japanese government;
Summary/Abstract: Victory for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito coalition in the complementary elections to the upper house of the Japanese parliament will not bring about a significant change in Japan’s foreign policy. Neither will it allow constitutional reform, postulated by prime minister Shinzō Abe, for which he lacks the required majority. Amending the constitution would create new opportunities for military cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, but would have a negative effect on Japanese relations with China. Nevertheless, it is to be expected that Japan will be more active in its economic and security policies towards China and the United States, while the rivalry between these countries will become a greater challenge for the Japanese government.

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