5. Problems and prospects for Japan's influence in Asia

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of tables ix
4. List of figures xi
5. Acknowledgements xiii
6. 1. Shifting balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region 1
7. 2. Evolution of the Asia-Pacific economic order during the 1980s 8
8. 3. Structural patterns in Japan's economic role in Asia 27
9. 4. Japan's growing political and diplomatic role 57
10. 5. Problems and prospects for Japan's influence in Asia 75
11. 6. Prospects for a larger Japanese military role 90
12. 7. Alternative scenarios for the future 102
13. 8. Implications for the future of the Asia-Pacific region 117
14. Appendices 132
15. Notes 138
16. THE AUTHOR 155