Balancing the Rising Tides: Japan's Indo-Pacific Trajectory: Geopolitical Shifts, Strategic Partnerships and National Vision

This book analyzes Japan's evolving strategic role in the Indo-Pacific region amidst intensifying geopolitical rivalries and alliance shifts. The study covers Japan's diplomatic recalibrations, economic statecraft, and maritime strategy in response to China's expansionist behavior. It explores Japan's deepening partnerships with Quad nations and democratic allies for regional stability and also includes: Critical examination of Japan's evolving strategic role in the Indo-Pacific region amidst intensifying geopolitical rivalries and alliance shifts Analysis of Japan's diplomatic recalibrations and economic statecraft in response to China's expansionist behavior and regional security challenges Investigation of Japan's deepening partnerships with Quad nations and democratic allies for maintaining regional stability and security cooperation Assessment of Japan's military capabilities and air power development within the framework of constitutional constraints and defense modernization Study of Japan's maritime strategy and regional engagement balancing pacifist identity with proactive security responsibilities This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.

About the Author

Simran Walia is a Research Analyst at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, India and is pursuing PhD in Japanese Studies from Centre for East Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. She has worked at Centre for Aerospace Power & Strategic Studies, New Delhi, India and Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India. She completed M.Phil in Japanese Studies from JNU, New Delhi, India. Her research interests include Japan's foreign and security policy and Indo-Pacific dynamics.