Abe's TPP strategy : overcoming domestic division through reform?

• Main Author: Robles, Theresa
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Political science
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/101156; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/18318
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Abe's recent announcement of Japan's intention to join the TPP is seen not only as an important vehicle to expand trade and investment opportunities but also as a way to reposition the country as a major regional power.