They’re gonna need more people, too
lowest birth rate in the world, and half their young men are what the Japanese call “grass-eating animals”
Ping.
New century, new realities. The ultimate and most logical targets for China are the Russian underpopulated and rich Pacific coast possessions and the vast treasure house of Siberia. Japan fears eventual Chinese retribution. The natural alliance would be between Russia and Japan. America’s logical and strategic line of defense lies much futher east in the Pacific with the Western boundry defined by Wake, American Samoa, Midway. Very much doubt China will atteck Taiwan but will attempt a Hong Kong style peaceful type voluntary reunion.
I predict Japan will re-arm in the next 5-10 years. Article 9 has been under pressure for a while now and I won’t be surprised when it’s completely abrogated.
Japan needs a nationwide force field and EMP weapon that can disable any invading missile or plane within a limited region.
Heck with that.
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan need NUKES!
You are right, India needs to be brought into the fold as they are the bulwark against any attempt at Chinese territorial aggression. So would Russia but the American left screwed that up over the last decade first by showing them our asses as they invaded Ukraine and (sort of) Syria. Then with their constant drumbeat of “Putin the diabolical man” who cheated for Trump and is a “killer”. It was a big mistake to push Russia towards the east and south when they have more to gain, and more culturally in common with the west. Not saying their government is perfect, but they would be better to work with than against.
Japan is a tough one. I can empathize with their decision not to build an army designed for offensive capabilities.
Why doesn’t japan just deploy its Gundams?
Japan needs to bribe Hunter and Jao Bai-Din like the Communist Chinese have done.