1. Japan-Russia relations: The Kremlin has the upper hand Author: Bart Gaens and Marcin Kaczmarski Publication Date: 09-2018 Content Type: Commentary and Analysis Institution: Finnish Institute of International Affairs Abstract: Even though bilateral relations have warmed somewhat, Japan has failed to convince Russia to make concessions with regard to the territorial issue of the Northern Territories/South Kuril Islands, or to cut back its cooperation with China Topic: International Affairs Political Geography: Japan