Foreign Affairs: Behind the Chrysanthemum Curtain

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The courtiers that surround and service the royals have faced criticism for keeping royalty insulated from the world. The Emporer of Japan is not allowed to deal directly in political matters and is thought of as a symbol and religious leader. Problems regarding the management the role of monarch has been heightened over succession issues and the relevance of the royal families activities to day-today Japanese life.

Japan, Management, Monarchy, Royal houses, Courts and courtiers, Courtiers

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The deepening dangers of Dagestan: guerilla war in the Caucasus and terrorism in Moscow could spiral into disaster, both for Russia and for the West

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This article examines the possible fallout from the terrorist bombings in Russia and Russia's possible military response against Islamic separatists in Dagestan and Chechnya in the Caucasus region. Dangers include a Russian backlash against Caucasian people in general, another Russian military intervention in Chechnya, further erosion of Russian democracy, and the destruction of Dagestan's delicate ethnic balance.

Military aspects, Chechnya, Russia, Terrorism, Dagestan, Russia

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A new iron curtain

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expansion into Eastern Europe introduces questions not only about its role in global politics, but also about the West's vision of Russia. NATO's decision to expand may threaten positive relations with Russia.

Poland, Eastern Europe, Membership, Political aspects, International relations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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