Put the two together and make three...
Typical European bullying. I think the US should be pushing hard for Japan.
"Forgive Russia, ignore Germany, punish France" --Dr. Rice.
Ah, but that would be the ONE thing to assure complete European recalcitrance.
"Forgive Russia, ignore Germany, punish France" --Dr. Rice."
As usual, Dr. Rice is truly perspicacious.
Japan and Australia are have signed on to support the US missle defense program. Japan will be contribute $1B USD this year alone and technical expertise to the project.