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Diplomacy in Japan-EU Relations From the Cold War to the Post-Bipolar Era
Biography
Oliviero Frattolillo is Assistant Professor at the University of Naples "L'Orientale", Italy.
"This book gives an excellent overview of EU–Japan relations from the Cold War until today. [...] this book provides a solid background to use in interpreting the present as well at the future." - Marie Söderberg, Director of the European Institute of Japanese Studies at Stockholm School of Economics, The International Spectator
"Oliviero Frattolillo’s new book, Diplomacy in Japan-EU Relations: From the Cold War to the Post-Bipolar Era, successfully overviews the historical evolution of Japan-EU relations from the early post-war years to the 21st century. Dr. Frattolillo brilliantly combines literatures of International Relations theory with the history of Japan-EU relations." - Yuichi Hosoya, Professor of International Politics, Keiō University, Tokyo
"Frattolillo, who had entered into social science by studying Japanese political philosophy, invites a new aspect into the analysis of Japan-EU relations. The Author not only investigates the diplomatic dialogues between Japan and the EU, but also sheds light on mutual perceptions and identities of both Japan and Europe.
The role played by the ASEM have already been well looked into by others and defined as “nothing more than a talking shop.” Frattolillo does not totally deny these views, but adds to the debate by arguing that mutual perceptions of Japan and the EU and their identities in economic, cultural and political issues have influenced and shaped the diplomatic dialogues and, accordingly, their roles played in both regions.
The strength of this book is that Frattolillo analyzes cultural and ideological aspects of both Japan and China. These new aspects allow him to discuss the EU’s potential and future role, if there is any, in East Asian security issues.
A highly recommended book for those who are interested in the weaker triangle of the US, Europe and Japan." - Hitoshi Suzuki, University of Niigata Prefecture, Japanese Journal of Political Science, Vol 17 Issue 01, March 2016, pp 135-137
