Karol Zakowski: 2 books
Decision-Making Reform in Japan
The DPJ’s Failed Attempt at a Politician-Led Government
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2015
In the election to the House of Representatives in 2009, the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) almost tripled the number of its lower house members by winning 308 seats. It subsequently formed a coalition government with the Social Democratic Party and the People’s New Party. The new ruling party...
Japan’s Foreign Policy Making
Central Government Reforms, Decision-Making Processes, and Diplomacy
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2017
This book evaluates the impact of the 2001 central government reforms on effective foreign policy making in Japan. It puts a special focus on the evolution of the domestic institutional factors and decision-making processes behind Japan’s foreign policy, while also analyzing the development of Japan’s...