TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 1By Paul J. SaundersJAPAN-RUSSIA RELATIONS:CONSIDERATIONS FOR U.S. POLICY 3By Paul J. SaundersJAPANS SEARCH FOR A NEW ENTENTE WITH RUSSIA 9By Tetsuo KotaniPROSPECTS FOR JAPAN-RUSSIA RELATIONSIN TERMS OF REGIONAL SECURITY 13By Shinji HyodoJAPANS RUSSIA POLICY AT A CROSSROADS:NEW PHASE FOR GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY 17By Shoichi ItohUNCERTAIN SUITORS, HEDGING BETS:RUSSIAN GAMBLES IN NORTHEAST ASIA 27By Nikolas GvosdevU.S. POLICY
