Russian Far East

The two countries have economic and strategic interests in developing relations.

A decade after the demarcation of the Sino-Russian Border, Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on China.

If America takes a more global, strategic view, it can make lemonade out of the sour Ukrainian lemon.

Japan’s business community responds positively to new initiatives designed to develop Russia’s Far East.

Moscow and Washington have yet to exploit the potential for bilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

Even as Sino-Russian relations expand, Moscow is strengthening its relationships with Beijing’s neighbors.

Despite talk of an emerging China-Russia alliance, Moscow fears growing Chinese dominance in the east.

Barack Obama may hope for deeper nuclear arms cuts. But with an eye on China, Russia is unlikely to oblige.

Japan and Russia would undoubtedly benefit from finding a resolution to the dispute over the Kuril Islands. But domestic pressure is holding them back.

If Russia is going to have real influence in the Asia-Pacific it needs to show that it’s interested in working with Asia, not against it. But is it an opportunity or a threat?

While trade has been blossoming, lingering concerns over military technology and worries over an influx of Chinese workers could hurt ties.