Undergraduate Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor. - International and domestic influences on Japan's international behavior in the past as a predictor of Japan's future role in international politics. Covers Japan's role in the Cold War, post-war Asia, and the management of the global economy. Examines viability of the post- Cold War U.S.-Japan relationship. Effective Fall 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry 2, Writing-Intensive Course.

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