Moscow dominates Russia-Japan relations
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The domination of Moscow in the Russo-Japanese diplomatic relationship is assessed in the wake of the shooting of a Japanese fisherman by the Russian border guards in August 2006. Moscow is found to be increasingly dominant within the relationship and would make no concessions over the Kurils while seeking to play Tokyo off against Beijing.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2006
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Chechen referendum provides opening for peace
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Moscow plans to hold a new referendum in Chechnya on 23rd March 2003 that would provide the basis for parliamentary and presidential elections within Chechnya by the end of 2003. The Russian governmentEs plans to introduce a new Chechen constitution might help cover peace.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2003
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The Kursk in context
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The August, 2000 accident that sunk the Russian nuclear submarine 'Kursk,' and killed all 118 crew members, may have resulted from a general decline in the country's armed forces. The problems range from demoralization to aging weapons.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2000
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