For years many in the foreign policy community worshipped at the altar of China. China was to be the future. However, Dr. Solis saw clearly that our future rested on alliances, chief among them, with Japan. She masterfully dissects the statecraft, economic agility and political evolution which has allowed Japan to reshape the Indo-Pacific and her role in it. As Japan had to deal with demographic change, a different security atmosphere, and declining relative capabilities not to mention pandemic, Dr. Solis' effort can provide the template for other nations facing similar challenges. This should be the text book for a new generation of foreign policy thinkers.

In Japan's Quiet Leadership, Mireya Solis offers invaluable insights into the emergence of Japan from its "lost decades" to becoming a trend setter and rule maker on the international stage. She colorfully navigates this thirty- year transformation, leaving the reader with a deep appreciation of the complexities involved in Tokyo re-inventing itself. To better understand how Japan has managed to step up its game internationally at a time of global uncertainty and rising nationalism in many corners of the world, this book is a must read.

Japan's Quiet Leadership: Reshaping the Indo-Pacific acutely captures the geopolitical sea change that evolutionized Japan's politics and economy to its position in the region today. Demonstrating her intricate knowledge as a Japan hand and authority on trade with her keen eye of the country's domestic political dynamics, Solis depicts a compelling case of the late Prime Minister Abe's leadership in repositioning and reimagining Japan and its significance today - a testament to his legacy holding strong in years to come.