Soviet Relations with Japan: Poor Treatment of a Valuable Trade Partner.

摘要

In this paper the author attempts to examine contemporary Soviet-Japanese relations and to assess the impact of recent leadership changes in Japan, the United States, and China--the remaining partners to the regional contest. The author suggests that Soviet short-term requirements for energy and technology, in concert with a competition for influence in Tokyo, will lead to major Soviet initiatives to increase economic cooperation with Japan. (Author)