Japan Balances Power Dynamics in Southeast Asia: An Analysis of Japan’s Role in Crystalizing Asian Relations

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Brief Overview

This paper examines Japan’s role in balancing power dynamics and reshaping Asian relations in Southeast Asia. Japan plays a fundamental part in counterbalancing Chinese hegemonic influence and preventing a Sino-Asian centric region.

Author

• Eslam M. Omar, Kentucky State University