This article examines a concept‘pacifism’described by Japanese prime minister and Liberal Democratic Party's(LDP)president Abe Shinzo and the New Komei Party's(NKP)leader Yamaguchi Natsuo through a lens of r...This article examines a concept‘pacifism’described by Japanese prime minister and Liberal Democratic Party's(LDP)president Abe Shinzo and the New Komei Party's(NKP)leader Yamaguchi Natsuo through a lens of role theory to understand what roles they think Japan should play.First,how the concept'pacifism'is used in statements(speeches,interviews,and remarks on the press)of Abe,Yamaguchi and other related materials,which are assumed to give a clue about their ideas of Japan's role in the world related to pacifism,is examined because this comparison enables to expose accord and discord between them.Second,national role conception or NRC(an actor’s subjective understanding of the country’s appropriate role in the world and the perception of domestic and foreign expectations)about Japan's role and the worldview of each party is discussed in connection with the issue of the revision of the Japanese Constitution which stipulates a general framework of Japan's foreign policy.The LDP aims to play more proactive roles by revising the constitution and Abe dismisses the current constitution as it makes only'one-country pacifism'possible.On the other hand,the NKP tries to maintain the constitution as it is to protect traditional non-military pacifism.展开更多
Promotion of multilateralism has been one of key Japanese roles.It is not limited to support to the United Nations but also related to the promotion of global and regional free trade in Asia-Pacific.This article shows...Promotion of multilateralism has been one of key Japanese roles.It is not limited to support to the United Nations but also related to the promotion of global and regional free trade in Asia-Pacific.This article shows the result of a research based on Japanese,United States,and Chinese political leaders’statements and behaviors related to economic multilateralism during the second Abe administration.The research uses role theory as a theoretical framework.This article proves that Prime Minister Abe has consistently endorsed multilateralism,deepening economic ties both Asia-Pacific and European countries by examining Japanese,US,and Chinese political leaders’speeches,interviews,and remarks on the media.His foreign policy does not indicate unilateralism or dismissal of international cooperation because he perceives multilateralism is essential for Japan’s prosperity and security.In addition,Abe does not break the ties with the US but it is difficult to say that Japan-China relations improved during his tenure.This is because China’s influence will grow and the importance of Japan will relatively decline in Asia-Pacific.展开更多
文摘This article examines a concept‘pacifism’described by Japanese prime minister and Liberal Democratic Party's(LDP)president Abe Shinzo and the New Komei Party's(NKP)leader Yamaguchi Natsuo through a lens of role theory to understand what roles they think Japan should play.First,how the concept'pacifism'is used in statements(speeches,interviews,and remarks on the press)of Abe,Yamaguchi and other related materials,which are assumed to give a clue about their ideas of Japan's role in the world related to pacifism,is examined because this comparison enables to expose accord and discord between them.Second,national role conception or NRC(an actor’s subjective understanding of the country’s appropriate role in the world and the perception of domestic and foreign expectations)about Japan's role and the worldview of each party is discussed in connection with the issue of the revision of the Japanese Constitution which stipulates a general framework of Japan's foreign policy.The LDP aims to play more proactive roles by revising the constitution and Abe dismisses the current constitution as it makes only'one-country pacifism'possible.On the other hand,the NKP tries to maintain the constitution as it is to protect traditional non-military pacifism.
文摘Promotion of multilateralism has been one of key Japanese roles.It is not limited to support to the United Nations but also related to the promotion of global and regional free trade in Asia-Pacific.This article shows the result of a research based on Japanese,United States,and Chinese political leaders’statements and behaviors related to economic multilateralism during the second Abe administration.The research uses role theory as a theoretical framework.This article proves that Prime Minister Abe has consistently endorsed multilateralism,deepening economic ties both Asia-Pacific and European countries by examining Japanese,US,and Chinese political leaders’speeches,interviews,and remarks on the media.His foreign policy does not indicate unilateralism or dismissal of international cooperation because he perceives multilateralism is essential for Japan’s prosperity and security.In addition,Abe does not break the ties with the US but it is difficult to say that Japan-China relations improved during his tenure.This is because China’s influence will grow and the importance of Japan will relatively decline in Asia-Pacific.
