Der DPJ-Ansatz zur Steigerung der diplomatischen Rolle Japans : Japanische Außenpolitik 2011/2012

The DPJ Approach to Enhance Japan’s Diplomatic Role: Japanese Foreign Policy 2011/2012

After having received international disaster and reconstruction support after the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, the DPJ government under Prime Minister Noda has been trying to use the time when most of attention of the Japanese public was still focused on dealing with the aftermath of the 3/11 disaster and other domestic political issues, to gradually enhance Japan’s stance in East Asia and the world. This article highlights these changes by focusing on the most important bilateral relationships and the three policy areas security policy, trade policy, development policy.