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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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source source 2 |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | 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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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2024 publication year | 2020s time horizon | 2025 time horizon | English publication language | China geographic scope | Japan geographic scope | North Korea geographic scope | Russia geographic scope | South Korea geographic scope | United States geographic scope | china relations | diplomatic strategy | domestic politics | economic cooperation | japan-us relations | military tensions | north korea threat | russia relations | south korea relations