ABSTRACT

Source: Statement by Molotov to the German Ambassador on the proposed Four-Power Pact, 25 November 1940,

in Degras (1951-3: vol. 3, 447-8).

Japan decides on war

Agenda ‘Outline of National Policies in View of the Changing Situation’

Policy

1. Our Empire is determined to follow a policy that will result in the establishment of the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere and will thereby contribute to world peace, no matter what changes may occur in the world situation.