Japan in the Cold War (1945-1956)

The book of the famous specialist in the history and policy of the USSR/ Russia, as well as - 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 Japanese Communist Party, which has passed from the full follow of the teams to the adoption of the pro -Chinese position. The book shows the confrontation between 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