Abe's first overseas trip : why Southeast Asia?

New Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make his first official visit overseas to Southeast Asia instead of the United States. This trip highlights two main points: Japan's 'return" to the region and the rise of Southeast Asia in Japan's strategic calculations.

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Main Author: Singh, Bhubhindar
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/96657
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/11914
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:New Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make his first official visit overseas to Southeast Asia instead of the United States. This trip highlights two main points: Japan's 'return" to the region and the rise of Southeast Asia in Japan's strategic calculations.