This edited collection analyzes the innovative changes in Japan’s foreign policy. Pursuing new relationships with South Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, Japanese initiatives include regional peace-building and human security activities, Asian multilateralism, and the Indo-Pacific concept. This collection focuses on these evolving international relationships through Japan’s unique approach to political change and continuity.

Contributions by: Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Bert Edström, Inoguchi Takashi, Iwami Tadashi, Purnendra Jain, Katahara Eiichi, Kiba Saya, Lam Peng Er, Brittany Morreale, Aurelia George Mulgan, Nikolay Murashkin, Oba Mie, Ohta Hiroshi, Sanada Yasuhiro, Satoh Haruko, Satoh Yukio, Togo Kazuhiko