近代東亞國際關係與交流/International Relations and Exchange in Modern East Asia
In the modern era, the islands of the East Asian maritime region and their neighboring countries have become focal points of geopolitical conflict, particularly in relation to the Ryukyu Islands, adjacent seas, and the nations involved.
This course brings together experts to introduce and analyze, from multiple perspectives, how the East Asian region came to understand the notion of “international relations” during its entry into the modern global order, and how Western countries in turn conceptualized “East Asia.” The discussions will consider how these perspectives shaped mutual positioning, the acceptance or rejection of such positioning, and the mechanisms of conflict resolution.
At the same time, the course will also examine how the longstanding networks of exchange in East Asia—rooted in human interaction and commerce—were reshaped by the introduction of Western concepts of “international relations.”
By situating present issues, such as the U.S.–China trade war, within this broad historical framework, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and multiplicity of international relations.
