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The Japan That Can Say No: Why Japan Will Be First Among Equals

by Frank Baldwin, Ezra Vogel, Shintarō Ishihara
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Japan's assertive shift in global economic dynamics.

If you're interested in international politics and economic forecasts, "The Japan That Can Say No" could be quite revealing. It's a persuasive perspective from a leading Japanese statesman, Shintaro Ishihara, challenging the post-war status quo and questioning US-Japan relations. I find it particularly intriguing because it doesn't just propose an alternative global balance; it delves into the dynamics of power, racial prejudices, and the potential technological leverage of Japan. Reading this could broaden your understanding of the intricate interplay between technology and geopolitics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Japan That Can Say No: Why Japan Will Be First Among Equals

by Frank Baldwin, Ezra Vogel, Shintarō Ishihara
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ISBN: 9780671711139
Authors: Frank Baldwin, Ezra Vogel, Shintarō Ishihara
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Date of Publication: 1992-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Business, History
Related Topics: History, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.21
(rated by 80 readers)

Description

The author, a leading Japanese statesman, asserts in this book that the balance of power has shifted and that Japan will no longer play polite sister to the US in world affairs. He claims that Japan could instantly overturn US military superiority by selling its crucial computer missile chip to the USSR. He therefore stresses that it is time for the US corporations to listen to Japanese advice on achieving long-term economic strength instead of relying on trade sanctions to bale them out. He is also convinced that America's racial prejudice, which resulted in dropping the atomic bomb on Japan and not Germany, remains rampant and is a persistent cause of friction between the two countries. This book therefore helps the reader to understand a changing world in which Japan moves towards economic and technological supremacy. A long-time member of the Japanese Parliament, Shintaro Ishihara is the award-winning author of several literary novels and the President of PEN Japan.
 

Japan's assertive shift in global economic dynamics.

If you're interested in international politics and economic forecasts, "The Japan That Can Say No" could be quite revealing. It's a persuasive perspective from a leading Japanese statesman, Shintaro Ishihara, challenging the post-war status quo and questioning US-Japan relations. I find it particularly intriguing because it doesn't just propose an alternative global balance; it delves into the dynamics of power, racial prejudices, and the potential technological leverage of Japan. Reading this could broaden your understanding of the intricate interplay between technology and geopolitics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.