Japan in the Cold War (1945-1956). Simotomai N.

In the book of the famous specialist in the history and policy of the USSR/ Russia, as well as the Russian-Japanese relations of N. Simotomai analyzes the role of Japan at the initial stage of the Cold War. Using little -known materials and recently declassified documents from Russian and British archives, the author shows the changes that have undergone bilateral relations; considers the evolution of the Communist Party of Japan, which has passed from the full follow of the teams from Moscow to the adoption of the pro -Chinese position.

The book shows the confrontation of the Soviet and American sides on all issues of post -war world order, but, first of all, on the problem of possessing nuclear weapons and reforming Japanese society.