1996 Diplomatic Bluebook

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Introduction

On Publishing the 1996 Diplomatic Bluebook

General Overview - The International Community in 1995

• Overview of Japan's Foreign Policy and Events in 1995
  • The International Situation
  • Specific Approaches in Japan's Foreign Policy and Issues to be Addressed in the Future

• Regional Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region
  • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
  • ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)

• North Korea
  • Situation in North Korea
  • Japan and North Korea
  • The Issue of Nuclear Weapons Development in North Korea

• Japan-United States Relations
  • Overview
  • Japan-U.S. Economic Relations
  • The Japan-U.S. Common Agenda for Cooperation in Global Perspective, and Exchanges among the People of Japan and the United States
  • Toward the 21st Century

• Reform of the United Nations
  • Reforms in Financial Areas
  • Revitalization and Restructuring in the Economic and Social Fields
  • Security Council Reform
  • Deletion of the "Former Enemy Clauses"

• Trends in Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
  • Indefinite Extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
  • Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
  • Nuclear Testing
  • Nuclear Disarmament between the United States and the Russian Federation
  • Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament with a View to the Ultimate Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
  • Developments Regarding Nuclear-Free Zone Treaties
  • The Question of the Illegality of the Use of Nuclear Weapons

Sectoral Analysis of the International Situation and Japan's Foreign Policy

• Political and Security Situations
  • Ensuring the Security of Japan
  • A Comprehensive Approach to Regional Conflict
  • Promotion of Arms Control and Disarmament and Strengthening of the Non-Proliferation Regime

• The International Economy
  • Ensuring a Prosperous World Economy
  • Support for Developing Countries and Countries in Transition

• Global Issues and International Exchanges and Assistance
  • Addressing Global Problems
  • International Cultural Exchanges
  • The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy
  • Cooperation in Science and Technology

Regional Developments

• Asia and the Pacific
  • The People's Republic of China and Vicinity
  • The Korean Peninsula
  • Southeast Asia
  • Southwest Asia
  • Oceania

• North America

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• Europe
  • European Integration
  • Seeking a New Security Order
  • The Economy
  • Developments in Central and Eastern Europe
  • Japan-Europe Relations

• Russia and the New Independent States
  • Russia
  • The New Independent States

• The Middle East
  • The Recent Situation and the Visit by Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama
  • Iraq and Iran
  • Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

• Africa

Structures Supporting Japan's Diplomatic Functions

• Structures to Implement Diplomatic Functions
  • The Need to Enhance Ministry Structures
  • Enhancing Organization, Personnel and Budgetary Allocation

• Consular Functions
  • Protection of Japanese Abroad
  • Passport Law Amendments - Passports Now Valid for Ten Years
  • Japanese Communities Overseas
  • Foreigners in Japan

• Foreign Policy and Public Opinion

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