“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
“Japan needs to cooperate with China economically. This is understood better by the business community than the government.” NeedsGovernmentCommunityUnderstoodChinaJapan Author:Sadako Ogata
“Japan should not intervene in other countries' conflicts by using military power. And I don't think Japan is capable of doing such things. For starters, I don't believe our country has sufficient human resources to make that type of international contribution.” ThinkingShouldBelieveHumansCountryMilitaryTypeConflictCapableResourcesDon't BelieveInternationalOur CountrySufficientContributionJapanOther CountriesHuman ResourcesStartersMilitary Power Author:Sadako Ogata
“Japan should get more involved in mediating disputes between countries and seek to play the role of a peace broker. To make this possible, we must train people so they have a solid understanding of international politics and great negotiation skills.” PeopleShouldCountryPlayUnderstandingRolesInvolvedSkillsTrainInternationalJapanNegotiationDisputesBrokers 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
