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Japan–Iran Relations since the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal

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  • Mari Nukii

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The US–Japan alliance has been one of the most important elements in configuring Japanese diplomacy since World War II. Accordingly, Japan’s relations with Iran always require striking a delicate balance among Japan’s security policy based on the US–Japan alliance, its energy demands, and its historically good bilateral relations with Iran. Japan welcomed the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group of nations in 2015. Iran holds the world’s second largest natural gas reserves and ranks fourth in proven crude oil reserves. Japanese companies were eager to re-enter the Iranian market with its rich natural resources and over 80 million strong population. However, the inauguration of President Trump in January 2017 and his antagonistic stance toward Iran has slowed this move. The Japanese government has taken the initiative to improve relations with Iran after lifting its sanctions against that country, while trying to mitigate possible risks. This article aims to examine relations between Iran and Japan after the Iran nuclear deal from three aspects: economic relations, nuclear cooperation, and security.

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  • Mari Nukii, 2018. "Japan–Iran Relations since the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal," Contemporary Review of the Middle East, , vol. 5(3), pages 215-231, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:crmide:v:5:y:2018:i:3:p:215-231
    DOI: 10.1177/2347798918776731
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