Routledge Japan's Middle East Security Policy - Academic Book

Explore the complex landscape of Japanese foreign policy in this academic study from the Routledge Japanese Studies Series. This book examines how Japan manages the tension between maintaining its security alliance with the US and securing essential oil relationships with Middle Eastern nations. Author Yukiko Miyagi provides a deep look into the historical roots of these policies. By analyzing major contemporary cases such as the Iraq war, the Iranian nuclear crisis, and the Arab-Israeli conflict, the text explains how Japan negotiates clashing interests to reach specific policy outcomes. This work is a valuable resource for students and researchers looking to understand the utility of mainstream International Relations theories in a real-world context. Whether you are studying global security or Asian diplomacy, this text offers a clear perspective on how Japan navigates regional and global dilemmas.