أثر صعود القوة الصينية على التغير في السياسة الخارجية اليابانية

Ghzlan Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz

doi:10.35516/hum.v52i4.6752

Authors

Ghzlan Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz Political Science Department, October 6 University, 6th October City, Arab Republic of Egypt https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0327-7091

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v52i4.6752

Keywords:

China's Rise to Power, Japanese Foreign Policy, Active Balancing, Hedging

Abstract

Objectives; This study aims to examine the potential shift of Japan's foreign policy, utilizing a more balanced strategy towards China's rise to power. It investigates a number of hypotheses inscribing state behavior towards rising powers as stipulated in international relations theories including realism, structural-liberalism, offensive realism, defensive realism, and neo-classical realism. The study analyzes Japan's foreign policy towards China’s rise to power and the factors contributing to the critical change in Japan’s defense policy.

Methodology; The study employs David Easton's political system theory, Preacher’s model of foreign policy and the national interest approach as it relevant to power politics.

Results; The findings suggest a notable shift in Japan's strategy towards China’s rise to power, adopting active balancing through active diplomatic encirclement.

Conclusion; The study concludes that changes in the regional and international order have influenced Japan's foreign policy towards China, transitioning from hedging to active balancing.

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