2026-08-05
Japan’s Soft Power Policy in Africa: A Comparative Analysis with China
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10.55105/2658-6444-2026-1-71-100
This article conducts a comparative historical analysis of the soft power strategies employed by Japan and China in Africa, emphasizing the utilization of cultural, educational, and economic instruments to augment their international influence. Movin...
2026-08-05
Japan’s Afghanistan Policy After the Taliban’s Return to Power
10.55105/2658-6444-2026-1-131-162
The article highlights the latest trends in the development of Japanese foreign policy towards Afghanistan in the context of the Taliban coming to power. It is shown that Japan participated in addressing the problems of Afghanistan back in the 1990s,...
2026-08-05
From Pacifism to Proactive Security: Energy Insecurity, the Middle East, and the Transformation of Japan’s Security Identity (1973–2023)
10.55105/2658-6444-2026-1-163-194
Japan depends heavily on imported energy, particularly from the politically unstable Middle East, and this structural dependence has played a central role in shaping its postwar security policy. This article examines how energy insecurity has been pr...