Bulletin n. 2/2011 | ||
October 2011 | ||
Yuichi Hosoya |
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The Rise and Fall of Japan's Grand Strategy: The “Arc of Freedom and Prosperity” and the Future Asian Order | ||
in Asia Pacific Review , Volume 18, Issue 1 , 2011 , 13-24 | ||
This article examines the “Arc of Freedom and Prosperity” which symbolizes a new direction of Japanese diplomacy and reinforced cooperation with countries where such ideals as democracy, freedom, and human rights are shared. Originally proposed by Foreign Minister Taro Aso, the concept has since moved into the background but nevertheless remains in the thoughts of current Japanese diplomatic strategy. | ||