Japan agricultural sector

The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations

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The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations

Advertisement Perhaps no country fits the description of Robert Putnam’s “two-level game” theory better than Japan. Putnam describes international negotiations as a bargaining process not only with the international counterparts but also with domestic audiences. Successful negotiators can build winning coalitions among domestic political actors and use international agreement to overcome domestic resistance, as Putnam … Read more

Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform

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Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform

Advertisement Under the Abe administration, the power of the prime minister reached a new height. Abe Shinzo was the longest-serving prime minister in the history of Japan. During his tenure, he did not face significant intra-party challenges as he commanded the largest faction within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Abe was determined to transform … Read more