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In the global economy of the new millennium, Japan is a nation to be reckoned with. Not only is its economy the second largest in the world, it is also an island of political stability in a sea of potential hotspots, America's primary trading partner, and a staunch U.S. ally.

About the Author

Lucien Ellington is editor of the journal Education about Asia and codirector of the Asian Program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.