apr 13, 1941 - Japanese-Soviet Neutrality Pact signed

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Cause (International): memories of Japanese intervention in the Russian Civil War still strong, Stalin became concerned about CCP not resisting Japanese aggression and Japanese alliance with German that might invite attack on soviet-owned Siberia

Effect (International): USSR engaged in several border wars with Japan and won, leading to the signing of this pact.

Cause (Domestic): Japan intervened in Russian Civil War prior, Japan signed Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany

Effect (Domestic): Japan loss prompted them to sign this pact, promotion of revanchism in Japan, pact upheld but Japan was more loyal to the Tripartite Pact with Germany.

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