Unveiling Tokyo’s Global Nexus: Analyzing the Driving Factors and Policy Alignment Behind Tokyo-London Strategic Partnerships

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The findings reveal that TMG employs strategic city diplomacy to not only advance Tokyo’s interests but also address global challenges. This is achieved through economic, political, and socio-cultural drivers that include advancing green finance, managing large-scale sports events, fostering sustainable urban development, and engaging in problem-solving on a global scale. These initiatives are aligned with broader policy initiatives such as TMG’s City Diplomacy Strategy, Future Tokyo Vision, and commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals. The study recommends enhancing TMG’s city diplomacy through stronger institutional mechanisms and deeper bilateral cooperation, extending beyond immediate mutual interests to long-term international partnership and problem-solving capabilities. This analysis contributes valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and scholars, illustrating the potential of city diplomacy as a strategic tool for urban development, global economic competitiveness, and sustainable international cooperation.

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มีทรัพย์นิคม น. (2025). Unveiling Tokyo’s Global Nexus: Analyzing the Driving Factors and Policy Alignment Behind Tokyo-London Strategic Partnerships. วารสารรัฐศาสตร์และรัฐประศาสนศาสตร์, 16(1), 107–156. สืบค้น จาก https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/polscicmujournal/article/view/270863
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