Overview

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.

Case Studies

Uses four bilateral summits as case studies to explore patterns, changes, and tendencies in the decision-making process.

Conclusion

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.