The next issue of Australian Foreign Affairs explores Japan’s historic shift away from its post-war pacifism as it braces for a changing Asia in which China, its neighbour, is challenging the dominance of the United States, its ally.
“Tokyo Rising” looks at the options for Japan as it adopts a new military and strategic posture - and the consequences for Australia, which faces a remarkably similar dilemma.
Essays include:
- Great hope: Is Japan the answer to our China question? by Hugh White
- Pacific power: Could Australia and Japan ever be allies? by Justin Bassi & Alex Bristow
- Turning point: Will Takaichi end Japan's post-war pacificism? by Anna Fifield
- The View from Tokyo: How Japan sees China, by Ken Jimbo