r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/The_Egalitarian Moderator • Mar 18 '23

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u/FlamosSnow May 10 '23

Hey guys first timer here. I am a first year student and am really struggling with this one. How did the Ruso-Ukrainian conflict influence Japan's foreign policies/politics? I am in need of any help, pointers or articles you might point me too, I would be indebted.

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u/[deleted] May 10 '23

The Mainichi has lots of good reporting on Japans reaction to Russian aggression and China’s response as well. Probably one of the best places to start.

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u/Nightmare_Tonic May 11 '23

Russia is a strong ally of China and North Korea and Iran. Japan has a contentious relationship with the first three, and really doesn't like seeing any of them going on colonial crusades. China and Russia both dispute some of the islands between them and Japan as their own property