Commentary
Dmitri Trenin
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In The Media
Report Urges Japan, Russia to Come to Agreement Over Kuril Islands
A 60-year dispute between Russia and Japan could be resolved if Russia gives up the South Kuril Islands. Also, both countries should de-militarize the area as they work toward a solution.
Published on Feb 22, 2013
Source: Voice of Russia's Morning Show
A new report by Dmitri Trenin and Yuval Weber works to find a solution to a 60-year dispute between Russia and Japan. Voice of Russia's Kim Brown spoke with Dmitri Trenin, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center.The dispute goes back to the Treaty of San Francisco in the 50s, and farther back, reflecting the border changes in Russia and Japan's borders as the two countries clashed, Trenin explained. Currently, ownership of the South Kuril Islands is shared, with Japan claiming two pieces of the string of islands.
Trenin suggested, among other options, that Russia give up the islands. His report also urges both countries to de-militarize the area as they work towards a solution.
About the Author
Dmitri Trenin
Former Director, Carnegie Moscow Center
Trenin was director of the Carnegie Moscow Center from 2008 to early 2022.
- Mapping Russia’s New Approach to the Post-Soviet Space
- What a Week of Talks Between Russia and the West RevealedCommentary
Dmitri Trenin
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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