Le Japon en mal de reconnaissance internationale. Victoires militaires et paix ratées, 1895-1923
By the end of the 19th Century, Japan began a successful imperialistic policy against China, Russia, and Germany. From 1895 to 1923, the Japanese military forces achieved impressive and undeniable military victories. Unfortunately, Tokyo was unable to turn these triumphs into a political asset that could give Japan the power status the government wanted, as well as a solid and lasting peace through regional hegemony. Using military threats and diplomatic maneuvers, some European nations and the United States successfully prevented the realization of Japanese imperialistic ambitions, refused to recognize its power status and emphasizing European superiority by reinforcing racial inequality. Through an analysis of Japan`s first imperialist ambitions, this paper attempts to show how a third party, not involved in the war, can force the victor to reconsider how to profit from his war tributes. Ultimately, this study emphasizes the importance of the greater context, including the interests of the main international actors of the time, to making a peace treaty last.
relations internationales