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Old 2009-09-24, 11:13   Link #4081
Shadow Kira01
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FOCUS: Japan seeking to tweak relationship with U.S., but way ahead unclear

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Some analysts think Okada holds the key to future bilateral relations, saying he has a more solid foreign policy vision than Hatoyama, who has been known to flip-flop on some key policies such as the refueling mission, the issue of Japan's three non-nuclear principles, and a free trade accord with the United States.

They believe such inconsistency mirrors Hatoyama's indecisiveness on exactly where he wants to situate Japan in its relationship with the United States, while Okada appears to know what he wants and is determined to achieve his goals.
With Okada as foreign minister and possible future successor of the current prime minister, there is no doubt that Japan's foreign policy as of now will undergo major changes. Whether it be to build a successful East Asian Community or to alter bilateral relations with the United States, changes will no doubt occur to the point that it may surprise lots of people.

However, even though this is done in goodwill and a positive light, lots of people may not see it as such. China and Korea may not fully cooperate as that a spate of issues remain unresolved while the current relationship with the United States may become strained if disagreements are to continue rising.
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