일본 FTA 네트워크 전략의 형성과 변화

초록

This study aims to explore the evolution of Japan’s FTA policy from a network perspective. Existing explanations tend to shed light on the negotiation process and effects of individual FTAs, external factors, and political and institutional constraints in FTA policymaking. They provide the rigorous analysis of effects and various factors that influenced Japan’s FTA policy. However, given that they focus on individual FTAs, they are unable to explain Japan’s position within East Asian FTA networks. It is necessary to examine Japan’s FTA policy from a network perspective. First, from a economic view point, it is of paramount importance to maintain a hub status within the FTA network to maximize economic benefits of FTAs. Second, in terms of diplomatic and security, FTAs serve as a useful means to design regional orders favorable to Japan by connective East Asian countries.

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