Bilokon A. The German-Japanese Relations before the Second World War (1933–1939)

The thesis is devoted to the comprehensive study of German-Japanese diplomatic, political and military relations in international relations throughout the period of 1933–1939. The development of diplomatic relations between Germany and Japan on the eve of the Second World War is analyzed, the foreign policy of Nazi Germany in the Asia-Pacific region is investigated, and the European vector of Japan’s foreign policy is highlighted. The position of the USSR regarding the German-Japanese rapprochement of the second half of 30s years of the twentieth century was determined. The features of the formation of the Anti-Comintern Pact in the context of the research topic are traced. The position of Japan on the German-Austrian question and the Anschluss of Austria in 1938 is highlighted. Relations between Japan, China and Germany in the Far East are considered. Much attention is paid to the history of the development of diplomatic cooperation between states, the analysis of diplomatic correspondence, speeches by German and Japanese diplomats and governmental representatives, the functioning of embassies and consulates. It was determined that the Anti-Comintern Treaty was the key document in the development of relations.