“Japan's diplomatic efforts could have had a broader international perspective. Relations with the U.S. are, of course, the cornerstone of Japan's diplomacy, but the U.S. acts on its global strategy. For instance, Washington suddenly got closer to China in the early 1970s as part of its strategy against the Soviet Union.” CoursesEffortPerspectiveRelationStrategyUnionsInternationalChinaInstanceJapanSovietSoviet UnionDiplomacyDiplomaticCornerstones Author:Sadako Ogata
“I once said that it was unacceptable for Japan to remain "an isolated prosperous island." At one time, it might have been all right for Japan to avoid sending any citizens to dangerous areas [even as part of international efforts] and just wish for its own people's happiness. That time is gone.” PeopleHas BeensSaidMightWishEffortGoneDangerousCitizensAreasInternationalIslandsJapanOne TimeIsolatedMight Have BeenProsperous Author:Sadako Ogata
