JapanKurile
JapanKurile is a term used in policy discussions to describe a hypothetical bilateral framework for cooperation between Japan and the Kuril Islands region. It is not an official state entity, and no formal agreement exists under this name. The Kuril Islands are a chain north of Hokkaido that has been at the center of a long-running sovereignty dispute between Japan and Russia, often referred to in Japan as the Northern Territories.
In policy circles and academic writing, JapanKurile is sometimes described as a blueprint for practical cooperation
Key components imagined for JapanKurile include a cross-border cooperation council, joint research programs, limited economic zones
A speculative governance model would likely involve binational representation with participation by regional authorities, scientific bodies,