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This paper aims to establish a theoretical framework in order to elucidate the dimensions (leadership, regional cohesion, sub-regional dynamics) of neo-regionalism; a particular concern is a Japanese perspective on the region-building process of East Asia. The key point raised in this paper is that Japan has sought to increase the effectiveness of its pro-active role in promoting regional collaboration and integration in East Asia. An examination of how Japan is promoting the formation of neo-regionalism can provide us with insights into the redefinition of Japan’s regional position and identity. This redefinition has served to enhance idea and institutions facilitating the development of neo-regionalism in East Asia. What is particularly impressive in this paper is the contribution that the study of neo-regionalism is making to the theorising enterprise. It can be viewed as belonging to the field of political science, which has developed multiple methods of inquiry for examining the dimensions of neo-regionalism at the regional level. This paper draws on important insights from regional-integrationists that are helping to expand our understanding not only of a Japanese perspective on East Asian neo-regionalism but also how we might best apply International Relations (IR) theories to regional relations more generally.
This paper aims to establish a theoretical framework in order to elucidate the dimensions (leadership, regional cohesion, sub-regional dynamics) of neo-regionalism; a particular concern is a Japanese perspective on the region-building process of East Asia. The key point raised in this paper is that Japan has sought to increase the effectiveness of its pro-active role in promoting regional collaboration and integration in East Asia. An examination of how Japan is promoting the formation of neo-regionalism can provide us with insights into the redefinition of Japan’s regional position and identity. This redefinition has served to enhance idea and institutions facilitating the development of neo-regionalism in East Asia. What is particularly impressive in this paper is the contribution that the study of neo-regionalism is making to the theorising enterprise. It can be viewed as belonging to the field of political science, which has developed multiple methods of inquiry for examining the dimensions of neo-regionalism at the regional level. This paper draws on important insights from regional-integrationists that are helping to expand our understanding not only of a Japanese perspective on East Asian neo-regionalism but also how we might best apply International Relations (IR) theories to regional relations more generally.