Balancing the Rising TidesEdition 1

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.