ABSTRACT

Why has the stalemate in Japanese-Russian relations persisted through the end of the Cold War and Moscow's weakening control over its far eastern territories? In this volume Kimura continues his comprehensive analysis of Russia and Japan's strained and unstable relations to the present day.

part One|52 pages

The Gorbachev Period: New Thinking

part Two|51 pages

The Gorbachev Period: The Blossom Fades

chapter Chapter 3|22 pages

Japan as a Model for Soviet Reform

chapter Chapter 4|20 pages

Gorbachev's Visit to Tokyo

part Three|67 pages

The Yeltsin Period: The First Term

part Four|63 pages

The Yeltsin Period: The Second Term

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

Primakov's Offensive

chapter Chapter 11|22 pages

A Change in Atmospherics: 1997–1998

chapter Chapter 12|13 pages

Features of Yeltsin's Policy Toward Japan

part Five|36 pages

Necessary Conditions for Resolution of the Dispute

chapter Chapter 13|12 pages

Linkage of Politics and Economics

chapter Chapter 14|13 pages

Lessons from German and Chinese Successes

chapter Chapter 15|9 pages

Who Decides the Issue?

chapter |7 pages

Conclusion