Japan and Human Security Policy Praxis: Relevance and Inclusiveness for Indo-Pacific Partnerships

Title

Japan and Human Security Policy Praxis: Relevance and Inclusiveness for Indo-Pacific Partnerships

Creator

Joseph, Jipson

Description

Post-war Japan focused on promoting its national interests with limited engagement in international settings. Japan became a leading economy through its hard work and positive commitment by the 1980s. Thereafter, it gradually became involved in the international arena by supporting various developmental projects in developing countries. The advancement of the United Nations Development Programs (UNDP, 1994) human security paradigm provided a suitable framework for Japans foreign policy engagement. However, in the first decade of the 21st century, Japan and other leading actors in the Indo-Pacific region recognized the importance of partnerships in limiting Chinas biased expansion strategies. Accordingly, the Quad and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework evolved. Compared to other actors in these partnerships, Japans prioritization of the human security paradigm makes it a significant player in the sustainable future of the Indo-Pacific region. From this perspective, this chapter critically examines Japans people-centered and inclusive human security policy praxis. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Source

Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation Through Indo-Pacific Partnerships;pp.419-444

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Joseph J., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833737546-5; 979-833737544-1;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7544-1.ch018

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