Japan: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
Robert Dujarric explores the contradiction between Japan’s pacifist self-image and its provocative political symbolism in this 2014 article for The Diplomat.
Diaoyu/Senkaku Dispute Beyond Abe’s Control
Robert Dujarric argues that the ongoing dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands has escalated beyond Prime Minister Abe’s bilateral influence, driven instead by domestic political pressures in China and the nationalist sentiment in Japan. He contends that neither side’s leadership can unilaterally resolve the standoff without risking domestic backlash.
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