Japan, Russia and Their Territorial Dispute - The Northern Delusion

The purpose of this book is to provide objective analysis of the Japanese government's prospects of success in the territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over four islands off the northeast coast of Hokkaid¿ . Based on careful consideration of a range of historical, economic, security, and social factors, it is boldly argued that the likelihood of Russia returning all four of the islands is approximately zero. What is more, going beyond other analyses, it is demonstrated that this conclusion applies, not only to the present, but also to any plausible future scenario. This conclusion has major implications for international relations within the Asia-Pacific region.

List of contents

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

About the author

James D.J. Brown is Assistant Professor in Political Science at Temple University, Japan.

Product details

• Authors: James D. J. Brown, Brown James D. J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.05.2017
• EAN: 9781138099289
• ISBN: 978-1-138-09928-9
• Series: Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Japan, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, International Relations, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General