1st Edition

The Democratic Party of Japan in Power Challenges and Failures

222 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

222 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

222 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

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When the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came to power in September 2009, Japanese citizens expected the imminent arrival of a new political era, characterized by a two-party system. However, in addition to the triple disasters of March 2011, the DPJ faced numerous difficulties arising from its controversial policies and massive party defections following the government’s consumption tax hike... Read more

Foreword, Yōichi Funabashi Preface to the English Edition, Kōichi Nakano Introduction: The DPJ’s Evolution and Three Years in Power, Kōichi Nakano 1. The Manifesto: Why was the DPJ Unable to Keep its Campaign Promises? Kōji Nakakita 2. Political Leadership: The Failure of the DPJ’s "Five Measures", Akihisa Shiozaki 3 The Economy and Public Finance: The Challenges and Setbacks of Reform, Hideaki Tanaka 4. Foreign Policy and Security under the DPJ: From Idealism to Pragmatism, Ken Jimbo 5. The Child Allowance: A Failed Attempt to Put "Children First" Kumiko Hagiwara 6. The DPJ’s Mismanagement of Administration and Party: Was Ozawa Alone to Blame? Kōichi Nakano 7. DPJ Election Strategy: The Dilemma of Landslide Victory, Phillip Y. Lipscy 8. Conclusion, Yōichi Funabashi Afterword, Yōichi Funabashi