======Japan’s Foreign Policy Outlook in 2025======
The report analyzes Japan's foreign policy outlook for 2025, focusing on its relations with the United States, China, South Korea, North Korea, and Russia, emphasizing Japan's role as a "network power" to navigate diplomatic challenges.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/idss/ip24112-japans-foreign-policy-outlook-in-2025/|source]] [[https://www.rsis.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IP24112.pdf|source 2]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:sg_rsis_s_rajaratnam_school_of_international_studies|S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies]]  |
|Authors:  |Sarah Soh  |
|Time horizon:  |2025    |
|Publication date:  |December 2024  |
|Geographic focus:  |Japan, United States, China, South Korea, North Korea, Russia   |

=====Methods=====
The research employs a qualitative analysis of Japan's foreign policy dynamics, focusing on diplomatic relationships and strategic positioning in the context of global and regional developments.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report examines Japan's foreign policy outlook for 2025, highlighting its strategic position as a "network power" amidst uncertainties in its relationships with the United States and Northeast Asian countries. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces challenges in maintaining strong ties with the US, especially under President-elect Donald Trump's transactional approach. Japan must articulate a clear vision for the US-Japan alliance, focusing on mutual interests and cost-benefit analysis. Relations with China offer opportunities for economic cooperation, but military tensions remain a concern. Japan's engagement with South Korea is stalled due to political turmoil, while North Korea's alliance with Russia poses security threats. Japan must strengthen partnerships with like-minded states and prioritize trilateral cooperation with the US and South Korea. Domestic political stability is crucial for Japan's coherent foreign policy, with upcoming elections impacting the ruling party's influence.  \\ 
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