Diplomatic Bluebook 2002

Contents (PDF Format)

Message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Chapter I. Overview: The International Community and Japanese Diplomacy in 2001

A. Overview

B. Terrorist Attacks in the United States and the Fight against Terrorism

Terririst Attacks in the United States
Efforts by the International Community
Japan's Efforts
Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan

C. Notable Developments in the International Community

Middle East Peace Process
India-Pakistan Situation
Balkan Situation
Korean Peninsula Situation
Indonesia and East Timor
Africa

D. Promotion of Multi-Layered Regional Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific

Relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
ASEAN+3 (Japan, China, and the ROK) and Japan-China-ROK Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
The Japan-Singapore Economic Agreement for a New-Age Partnership (JSEPA)

E. Main Bilateral Relations

Japan-United States Relations
Japan-China Relations
Japan-ROK Relations
Japan-Russia Relations<
Japan-Europe Relations

Column

The Seven Deities of Good Fortune Visit the U.K.

F. Main Efforts by the International Community

Role of the United Nations

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Japanese Working at International Organizations: (1)

Japanese Working at International Organizations: (2)

- On the Frontlines of the United Nation's Refugee Works
Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Strengthening the Multilateral Trading System
Efforts on Global Warming Issues
Combating Infectious Disease
Human Security

Chapter II. Japan's Foreign Policy in Major Diplomatic Fields and the Response of the International Community

Section 1. Politics and Security

A. Ensuring Japan's Security

The Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements
Efforts to Improve the Regional Security Environment

B. Promoting World Peace and Stability

Comprehensive Approach to Conflicts

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Electoral Cooperation in Post-Conflict Societies:

East Timor and Kosovo
Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation

Section 2. The World Economy

A. World Economic Conditions

B. Strengthening Regional Economic Partnerships

C. Other International Economic Issues

Section 3. Development Issues in Developing Countries and Official Development Assistance (ODA)

A. Development Issues and the Situation Surrounding Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA)

B. Priority Issues of ODA in 2001

ODA by Region: Coexistence with Asia and the Rest of the World
ODA by Field: Response to Global Problems

C. Approach to ODA Reform

Column: Providing Health Care Services in Mexico

Section 4. Global Problems

A. Human Rights

B. Global Environmental Problems

C. Transnational Organized Crime, Illegal Drugs, and Piracy

D. Children

E. International Cooperation for the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan's Science and Technology Cooperation

Chapter III. Principal Regional Conditions

A. Asia and the Pacific

China and Neighboring Countries and Regions
Korean Peninsula
Southeast Asia
South Asia
Oceania

B. North America

The United States of America
Canada

C. Latin America and the Caribbean

D. Europe

E. The Russian Federation and the New Independent States (NIS)

F. The Middle East

Column: The Dynamism of the Afghan Conflict

G. Africa

Column: "National Sovereignty" and United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

Chapter IV. International Exchange and Public Relations Activities

A. Promoting International Cultural Exchange

Column: My Experience with the JET Programme

B. Domestic Public Opinion and Public Relations Activities, and Promoting Understanding of Japan in Other Countries

Chapter V. Japan's Diplomatic Administrative Structure

A. Reform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

B. Japan's Diplomatic Structure

C. Consular Functions and Measures for the Protection of Japanese Traveling and Living Abroad

Column: Overseas Voting and the Federation of Prefectures' Associations of Japan in Brazil

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