Abstract
In the post-war period Australian Prime Ministers have played a proactive role in formulating foreign policy towards Japan. This paper explores the role of executive leadership towards Japan and its impact on the bilateral relationship. The Howard period and current Rudd-led initiatives on whaling, nuclear disarmament, climate change and regional architecture are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | The Round Table : the Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Australia
- Japan
- Prime Ministers
- security
- whaling
