Article URL: https://thediplomat.com/2019/09/making-sense-of-japans-approach-to-russia/
My short piece on why Prime Minister Abe's commitment to improving relations with Russia remains viable despite the fact that it is increasingly unlikely for Russia to return the Northern Territories to Japan.
See also: https://www.nbr.org/publication/strategic-considerations-in-japan-russia-relations-the-rise-of-china-and-the-u-s-japan-alliance/
