Reincarnated as Nikolai II
A Russian economics expert had been making money through long-short strategies during the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite his economic success, he felt deep regret about Russia's historical mistakes. He wrote on his blog that "Russia has been on the wrong path since the 19th century," critically analyzing Russia's history. Then, remarkably, he traveled back in time to 1891 and found himself in the body of Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II during his visit to Japan.
A Plausible Plan (3)
Two countries still don't recognize Russia's sole occupation of Manchuria: Britain and Japan.
Looking closely at the Anglo-Japanese Alliance they formed, there is this content:
<Britain and Japan recognize the independence of Korea Qing, with having special interests in Britain Qing.>
In other words, tired of seeing various powers trying to get their share, Britain and Japan decided to clearly establish their respective spheres of influence - Qing for Britain and the Korean Empire for Japan.
How would the United States react to seeing such an alliance treaty?
Although the United States was becoming more active in its Open Door Policy in Asia than before, they had only gained the Philippines as a foothold and showed no further aggression beyond that.
Therefore, the United States would have to choose either Russia or Japan to maintain its Open Door Policy in Asia.