By suggesting a peace treaty, Putin effectively urged Japan to give up its claims on the disputed Kuril Islands.

Japan wants Russia to scale down its military presence on the disputed island chain.

New gas projects across its north position Australia as Southeast Asia’s future energy supplier – but not without controversy.

Why Japan and Russia won't reach an agreement on the Northern Territories dispute.

In this diplomatic sparring match, there was only one winner.

The recent Russia-Japan summit could be best described as embarrassment for Abe and a major coup for Putin.

A mutually beneficial 'balance of power' based on territorial and security arrangements remains beyond reach.

Japan looks to incentivize Russian interest in a deal over the Kurils by laying out several economic initiatives.

Abe is committing a lot of diplomatic (and literal) capital to Japan-Russia relations. What will he get in return?

The Northern Territory has the highest rate of youth detention in Australia. Inquiry needs to ask why.

An Abe-Putin meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA again raised hopes for a peace treaty between Japan and Russia.

Former official notes Tokyo’s concern about growing provocations from Moscow.

Tokyo reportedly scrambling its fighter jets at record pace in the face of growing incursions.

Washington is quiet on the possible visit, and could potentially benefit from the talks.

It looks like the Kuril Islands dispute will head back to gridlock.

A dispute over the Southern Kurils/Northern Territories is refocusing minds in Japan.