Russia's tilt to Asia and implications for agriculture in the Far East

As part of Russia's strategic tilt to Asia, Russian policymakers hope to increase food exports to the Asia-Pacific region. This article analyzes prospects for increasing Russia's penetration of Asian food markets by surveying initiatives to increase local food production in the Far East and efforts to attract investment into agriculture. Obstacles to increased market penetration are examined, including contradictory policy goals. © 2015 Taylor & Francis.