Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia: Early Post-War Initiatives in Regional Diplomacy

Author: David Walton (University of Western Sydney   Australia)  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2013

E-ISBN: 9781614708407

Subject: D8 Diplomacy, International Relations

Keyword: Asia

Language: ENG

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Japan has loomed large in post-war Australian foreign and economic policies. At the regional level, the relationship with Japan has become since the 1960s Australia’s longest, arguably most important and trouble-free bilateral relationship. The rapid improvement in bilateral relations by 1965, especially given the level of general hostility and suspicion towards Japan in Australia that had existed immediately after the Pacific War, represented a remarkable shift in policy thinking in Canberra. Yet surprisingly little has been written about the political dimension of the relationship and in particular, the level of dialogue between Australia and Japan from 1952 to 1965 on regional matters. This book examines the relationship between Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia in relation to early post-war initiatives in regional diplomacy.

Chapter

b. Labor and Liberal Traditions

c. Japan and the Region

The Department of External Affairs: The Role of Key Individuals

Departmental Rivalry

Chapter 2 Towards Regional Cooperation in Australia-Japan Relations: From Acrimony to Cooperation, 1952-65

Abstract

Introduction

End of the Pacific War and the Occupation of Japan

An Overview of Japanese Foreign Policy toward Southeast Asia 1952-1965

Shifts in Australian Policy toward Japan

a. 1945-51

b. 1952-57: Lingering Hostilities and the Emergence of Pragmatism

c.1958 - 1962: Broadening the Base

Casey's 1959 Visit to Tokyo and the Exchange of Political Information

d. 1963 - 1965: Expanding Regional Dialogue-Towards a Broad and More Balanced Relationship

Ikeda Visit 1963 and Discussion on Konfrontasi

Towards a New Level of Cooperation and the

Emergence of Embryonic Policy Networks

Conclusion

Chapter 3 The West New Guinea Dispute: The Foundations for Australia-Japan Regional Dialogue

Abstract

Overview of WNG Dispute

Differing Views on the West New Guinea Issue

a. The Australian Position

b. The Japanese Position

c. The Role of the United States

Dialogue between Australia and Japan over WNG

1952-57: Blundering through

1957: Australia Intensifies Pressure on Japan to Support Its WNG Policy

Towards Closer Consultation 1958-1962

The Karel Doorman Affair 1960

Towards Resolution 1961- 62

Conclusion: The WNG Dispute and Policy Networks

Chapter 4 Konfrontasi and Regional Dialogue: Towards Closer Consultation

Abstract

Introduction

Overview of Konfrontasi

The Australian Position

The Japanese Position

December 1962 to September 1963: Initial Consultation and Differing Views

29 September to 3 October 1963: The Ikeda Visit

October 1963 to September 1964: Japanese Attempts at Mediation

September 1964 to January 1965: A New Japanese Style and a Shift in the Australian Approach

January - September 1965: Japan and Renewed Mediation Efforts

September- December 1965: Political Turmoil in Jakarta and Closer Co-Ordination between Australia, Japan and the United States

Conclusion: Konfrontasi and Regional Dialogue between Australia and Japan

Chapter 5 Regional Consultation in the Wider Context

Abstract

Australian Regional Diplomacy

A. Issue of Continuity in Australian Policy

B. US and British Influences on Australian Diplomacy

Wider Regional Issues Discussed between Australian and Japanese Officials 1952-1965

A. The United Nations

B. Mainland China

C. South Korea

D. Southeast Asia: Burma and Laos

Comparison between Examples of Wider Consultation and the WNG and Konfrontasi Case Studies

Regional Dialogue and Its Impact on Overall Australia-Japan Relations

Policy Networks and Impact of Dialogue with Japan

A. Policy-Making Level

B. Bilateral Level

C. Regional Level

Conclusion

Chapter 6 The Role of Policy Networks in Regional Diplomacy

The Role of Policy Networks

Impact of Policy Networks: Did They Makea

Difference to the Bilateral Relationship between Australia and Japan?

Conclusion

References

A). Primary Sources

Archival Material

Foreign Relations Of United States

Oral History Collection

Government Publications

B) Secondary Sources

Unpublished

Selected Books and Articles

About the Author

Index

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