Japanese-Soviet/Russian Relations since 1945

An original book that reviews the problems of political rapprochement in terms of foreign policy decision-making between Japan and Russia since 1945, including the infamous 'Northern Territories' dispute. Uses four bilateral summits as case studies to explore patterns, changes and tendencies in the decision-making process. Concludes that much of the Cold War system of relations between the two states still remains in place at the end of the twentieth century.

Kimie Hara

Introduction PART I Genesis of the 'Northern Territories' problem and post-war Japanese-Soviet relations 1 The key issue: the background to the 'Northern Territories' problem 2 Hatoyama's visit to Moscow, 1956 PART II Efforts for a peace treaty: summit meetings after diplomatic Restoration 3 Tanaka's visit to Moscow, 1973 4 Gorbachev's visit to Tokyo, 1991 5 Yeltsin's visit to Tokyo, 1993 Conclusion