Why fears of Japanese neo-militarism are misplaced: A counterweight to China
Sketches a bagel but doesn't bake it through.
Summary
The article argues that concerns about Japanese "neo-militarism" are unfounded, as more countries view a stronger Japan not as a threat but as a necessary counterbalance to China's assertive actions and the declining reliability of the United States as a security partner.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledMore countries see a stronger Japan not as a danger, but a counterweight to China's actions and growing U.S. untrustworthiness.
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