Opinion of Japanese Foreign Policy under PM Shinzo Abe

[Cory]

It's good to see Japan stand up for itself and become a more active ally of the United States in the Pacific Rim.

WWII was 70 years ago.

[Cory]

Does anyone else realize that "we" (USA) can use Japan as a counter-weight to China in the region? I mean c'mon the benefits of Japan taking up for it's own security are clear as day.

Opposition to it is largely moralistic and realpolitik-free. But I guess some people just don't understand that we have to play to win in today's new multi-polar world order.

[Cory]

Japan should beef up its defenses against the Russians and Chinese making the logical move to boost their own in response to U.S. saber-rattling? Japan wouldn't have a 'reason' to build up its military capacity were it not for the trouble being caused by its guardian, the U.S., in the region, be it in the form of encircling Russia or the 'pivot to Asia' (thinly veiled preparations for a Cold War with China)

Joke post.