REINHARD DRIFTE is Professor and Chair of Japanese Studies, Department of Politics, University of Newcastle and was Director of the Newcastle East Asia Centre from 1989-96.

'...the first published English-language account that systematically and thoroughly examines both the historical background and contemporary details of efforts by Japan to raise its profile and influence within the UN...valuable work.' - The Japan Society '...an extremely informative study.' - Christopher P. Hood, International Affairs

• List of Tables Preface List of Abbreviations Introduction The Security Council Issue in Japan's UN Policy 1956-89 Japan's Multilateral Record and the Rationale for the Bid Gathering Support at the Domestic and International Level Japan's Participation in the Working Group on Security Council Reform Index

REINHARD DRIFTE is Professor and Chair of Japanese Studies, Department of Politics, University of Newcastle and was Director of the Newcastle East Asia Centre from 1989-96.

'...the first published English-language account that systematically and thoroughly examines both the historical background and contemporary details of efforts by Japan to raise its profile and influence within the UN...valuable work.' - The Japan Society '...an extremely informative study.' - Christopher P. Hood, International Affairs

• List of Tables Preface List of Abbreviations Introduction The Security Council Issue in Japan's UN Policy 1956-89 Japan's Multilateral Record and the Rationale for the Bid Gathering Support at the Domestic and International Level Japan's Participation in the Working Group on Security Council Reform Index