Japan's International Democracy Assistance as Soft Power: Neoclassical Realist Analysis

This book argues that Japan's emphasis on democracy assistance reveals its intention to increase its political influence with regards to China based on democratic values, and its usage of the term "democracy assistance" is a performative speech act to orchestrate a comprehensive approach for international democracy support.

Author: Maiko Ichihara
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 03/21/2019
Pages: 150
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780367272845

About the Author

Maiko Ichihara is Associate Professor at Hitotsubashi University, Japan