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Book Synopsis
The security environment of Northeast Asia is increasingly affected by developments in the Russian Far East, including a longstanding economic crisis, changes in Russia's military policies, and the devolution of power to regional governments. This title comprehensively assesses the relationships among the economic collapse of the region.

Trade Review

"This book does make an original and worthwhile contribution to the already substantial literature on the Russian Far East."

* Slavic Review *

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
INTRODUCTION
The Russian Far East in Perspective
The Balance of Power and U.S. Foreign Policy Interests in the Russian Far East
ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF MARKET REFORMS
Influence of the 1998 Financial Crisis on the Russian Far East Economy
Social and Economic Differentiation in the Russian Far East
The Russian Far East's Competitive Position in Northeast Asian Markets
SECTORAL CASE STUDIES: FISHERIES, ENERGY, AND AGRICULTURE
The Crisis of the Region's Fishing Industry: Sources, Prospects, and the Role of Foreign Interests
Sakhalin Energy: Problems and Prospects
Agrarian Reform and Agricultural Productivity in the Russian Far East
THE MILITARY, THE PACIFIC FLEET, AND DEFENSE CONVERSION
Russian Reforms: Implications for Regional Security Policy and the Military
Russian Nuclear Regionalism: Emerging Local Influence over Far Eastern Facilities
Security Implications of Defense Conversion in the Russian Far East
INTERNATIONAL RELATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE REGION
The Regional Dynamic in Russia's Asia Policy in the 1990s
Chinese Migration in the Russian Far East: Security Threats and Incentives for Cooperation in Primorskii Krai
Peculiarities of the Region's Political Mentality
THE BALANCE OF POWER AND THREAT PERCEPTIONS
China's Threat Perceptions and Policies toward the Russian Far East
The Dynamics of Russian-South Korean Relations and Implications for the Russian Far East
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PROSPECTS FOR COOPERATION
The Japanese Economic Presence in the Russian Far East
Economic Relations between South Korea and Russia
Index
About the Editors and Contributors

Russias Far East

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      Publisher: University of Washington Press
      Publication Date: 01/04/2002
      ISBN13: 9780295982106, 978-0295982106
      ISBN10: 0295982101

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The security environment of Northeast Asia is increasingly affected by developments in the Russian Far East, including a longstanding economic crisis, changes in Russia's military policies, and the devolution of power to regional governments. This title comprehensively assesses the relationships among the economic collapse of the region.

      Trade Review

      "This book does make an original and worthwhile contribution to the already substantial literature on the Russian Far East."

      * Slavic Review *

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      INTRODUCTION
      The Russian Far East in Perspective
      The Balance of Power and U.S. Foreign Policy Interests in the Russian Far East
      ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF MARKET REFORMS
      Influence of the 1998 Financial Crisis on the Russian Far East Economy
      Social and Economic Differentiation in the Russian Far East
      The Russian Far East's Competitive Position in Northeast Asian Markets
      SECTORAL CASE STUDIES: FISHERIES, ENERGY, AND AGRICULTURE
      The Crisis of the Region's Fishing Industry: Sources, Prospects, and the Role of Foreign Interests
      Sakhalin Energy: Problems and Prospects
      Agrarian Reform and Agricultural Productivity in the Russian Far East
      THE MILITARY, THE PACIFIC FLEET, AND DEFENSE CONVERSION
      Russian Reforms: Implications for Regional Security Policy and the Military
      Russian Nuclear Regionalism: Emerging Local Influence over Far Eastern Facilities
      Security Implications of Defense Conversion in the Russian Far East
      INTERNATIONAL RELATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE REGION
      The Regional Dynamic in Russia's Asia Policy in the 1990s
      Chinese Migration in the Russian Far East: Security Threats and Incentives for Cooperation in Primorskii Krai
      Peculiarities of the Region's Political Mentality
      THE BALANCE OF POWER AND THREAT PERCEPTIONS
      China's Threat Perceptions and Policies toward the Russian Far East
      The Dynamics of Russian-South Korean Relations and Implications for the Russian Far East
      INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PROSPECTS FOR COOPERATION
      The Japanese Economic Presence in the Russian Far East
      Economic Relations between South Korea and Russia
      Index
      About the Editors and Contributors

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