Japan in International Politics

Undergraduate Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor. - Meets with CAS PO 552. International and domestic influences on Japan's international behavior in the past as a predictor of Japan's future role in international politics. Covers Japan's role in the Cold War, post-war Asia, and the management of the global economy. Examines viability of post-Cold War U.S.-Japan relationship. Effective Fall 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry 2, Writing-Intensive Course