H. D. P. Envall is Research Fellow in the Department of International Relations at the Australian National University.

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Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction

1. Leadership and Diplomacy

2. Locating Japanese Leaders

3. Leadership and Japan's Strategic Identity

4. Ohira Masayoshi: Overdetermined Environment

5. Suzuki Zenko: Laissez-Faire Leadership

6. Nakasone Yasuhiro: Widening Possibilities

Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index