Japan and Asia-Pacific Integration

Japan and Asia Pacific Integration is a study of regional integration in the greater Pacific area during 1968-1996. It examines the political rationale of such international organisations as the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum, and the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC). There is a focus on Japanese conceptions of regionalism and integration, but the attitudes of other countries such as the United States, Australia, Malaysia and China are also explored.

1 Introduction Part I Economism 2 The etymology of economism 3 On being great 4 Investing in development 5 Remodelling the Western Pacific Part II The Pacific age 6 The etymology of the Pacific age 7 The blueprint 8 The institution 9 Japan's decade 10 The politicization of economics 11 Continentalism 12 Conclusion