1st Edition
Japan, Russia and their Territorial Dispute The Northern Delusion
By James D. J. Brown
Copyright 2016
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
176 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over four islands off the northeast coast of Hokkaidō has been an enduring obstacle to closer relations between the two powers and therefore an important determinant of geopolitics in North-East Asia. Having emerged at the end of World War II, this conflict has now existed for more than seven decades. And yet, despite the passage of so much time,... Read more
1. Introduction 2. History and International Law 3. Economic Factors 4. National Security 5. Social Considerations and Public Opinion 6. The Northern Delusion 7. Conclusion
Biography
James D.J. Brown is Assistant Professor in Political Science at Temple University, Japan.
