The Importance Of Abe's Nationalistic Approach To Japan

Abe’s consistent nationalistic approach shows his determination for Japan to maximize its power; however, Abe has been a complicated politician since his economic policies differ from so-called nationalism. Abe is a neoliberal; yet, Abe’s economic policy is also a part of strategies for Japan to become a superpower. Global emphasis is the key world. Since his presidential inauguration, Abe has visited 49 countries by 2014 (Gabriel). One of the main purposes of his foreign trips is to trade promotion, and the Japanese government calls it an economic mission. By accompanying the Prime Minister, Japanese corporations can promote and expand their market in the global economy. Globalization intensified the competition at the global market among enterprises from different nations. Therefore, as a neoliberal, Abe wants Japan to …show more content…
On April 29th, 2015, Abe addressed a joint meeting of Congress. “Involving countries in Asia-Pacific whose backgrounds vary, the U.S. and Japan must take the lead. We must take the lead to build a market that is fair, dynamic, sustainable, and is also free from the arbitrary intentions of any nation,” Abe urged ("Toward an Alliance of Hope" - Address to a Joint Meeting of the U.S. Congress by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe). While emphasizing Japan’s leadership as being equal to the U.S., Abe highlighted his country’s new position in the world. This powerfulness is a representation of realism to create Japan as a superpower. Moreover, Abe’s speech to the U.S. Congress mostly underlined the importance of reconciliation or hope for the future. If Japan lingers in the past, Japan will never be able to become a superpower as Abe envisions. As a realist, Abe wants Japan to move forward and to be reborn as a leading nation in this globalized world. Faded international stature by globalization has impelled Abe to make Japan a