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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 5, 2022

Achievements of Japan’s Soft Power in Southeast Asia (2001-2021)



Author(s): Nguyen Vo Huyen Dung

Abstract:

Soft power is no longer a new term in international relations. After being defined by Joseph Nye in his book in 1990 (Bound to Lead: The Changing Nature of American Power), soft power has been officially and widely used at all levels. It has appeared in many countries’ foreign policies and became an effective tool in increasing national power. Globalization, the growth of science and technology, and cooperation and peace have been favorable conditions for soft power to develop. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Japan has focused on increasing soft power to enhance its role and position in the region. Its process of soft-power implementation has earned specific achievements when fostering Southeast Asian people’s trust in Japan’s capability, improving Japan’s impacts regionally and globally, and significantly contributing to its national economic growth. This paper quickly summarizes Japan’s soft power implementation process in Southeast Asia (specifically from 2001 until now), then evaluates its achievement during this 20-year-period.


Keywords: Japan, Southeast Asia, Soft Power, Achievements

Pages: 305-311

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