“So, what are they going to do about it, develop nukes and missiles as well? Or do they expect the USA to fight their battles for them?”
I think the USA is obligated to defend Japan, no? In addition, didn’t President Trump say that we will defend our allies in the region?
You’re right. By the peace treaty after WWII, Japan has agreed to limit their armed forces to purely defensive and build no aggressive capabilities. Certainly no nuclear weapons. In exchange, we guarantee their security.
Thank God we’re not stuck with Obama or Hillary kow-towing to the Norks.