Nationalism and Power Politics in Japan's Relations with China

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The book delves into the intricate dynamics of Japanese-Chinese relations, particularly focusing on the resurgence of nationalism in post-Cold War Japan and its effects on bilateral interactions. Utilizing a neoclassical realist framework, it investigates two significant case studies to assess the relevance of nationalism, exploring when it becomes prominent and how it influences the policy decisions of Japanese state elites through both emotional and practical lenses.