Routledge Japan and East Asian Integration Trade Politics Book

Explore the significant shift in Japanese trade strategy with this scholarly work from Routledge. For decades, Japan focused almost exclusively on multilateral trade negotiations through the WTO system, avoiding regionalism. This book analyzes how the 2011 tsunami disaster and subsequent economic challenges led Tokyo to change its approach. Readers will learn about the transition toward active pursuit of bilateral Free-Trade Agreements (FTAs) and how this new direction impacts regional politics. By examining the turnaround in Japanese trade policy, this text provides a deep look into the evolving economic landscape of East Asia. It is an essential resource for those studying international relations, trade policy, and the changing dynamics of Asian economies.