title: Japan and Russia set on hard task of normalising ties
abstract: Significance Abe's government pursues a policy of expanding economic cooperation with Russia as a route to resolving the Southern Kuril/Northern Territories dispute and signing a bilateral peace treaty. President Vladimir Putin's visit to Japan on December 15-16 did not result in the breakthrough some were expecting. Impacts Better relations with US President-elect Donald Trump may embolden Moscow in negotiating with Japan. Tensions with China focusing on the East and South China seas give Japan
journal: Emerald expert briefings