This insightful book by an emerging young voice offers a comprehensive analysis of Japans evolving Indo-Pacific strategy, highlighting its role as a proactive and stabilizing force in the region. It deftly unpacks Tokyos diplomatic, economic, and security initiatives amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. A must-read for policymakers, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand Japans strategic vision and its limits in a contested Indo-Pacific.
Prof Harsh V Pant, Vice President, Observer Research Foundation, India and Professor of International Relations at Kings College, United Kingdom.
The growing research field of Japanese security policy has just been enhanced by Simran Walias work, which adequately frames the growing India-Japan defense, economic, and diplomatic cooperation, not in the QUAD framework per se, but in layers of minilateral cooperation that may include QUAD members.
Prof. Yoichiro Sato, Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, Japan
In the midst of current international turbulence, the IndiaJapan partnership stands out as one of the most stable. I am pleased that Simran Walia has documented and analyzed the past decade of interactions between Japan and India, offering a valuable contribution to mutual understanding.
Gurjit Singh, Former Ambassador and Author