Japan Could Be Allowed To Fight In Foreign Conflicts For First Time Since WWII

[WhatInThe]

It's been 70 years since the end of World War II and Japan will just now could fight in foreign conflicts. Japan itself passed the measure which still could be stopped. The bill is aimed so Japan help fight for it's allies.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/w...giving-military-freer-hand-to-fight.html?_r=0

 

[Warrigal]

I think we are safe from Japanese imperialism now.

 

[Shalimar]

I concur, DW. After all, Germany is no longer penalized. It is hardly fair to single out the Japanese.

 

[AZ Jim]

Pearl Harbor didn't turn out well for them. I doubt they want to do that again.

 

[WhatInThe]

I agree with all. Just wondering what limit in years did the peace treaty after World War II put on the Japanese military? -50 years?. Apparently Japan could've done this earlier but the public has shown their disapproval when the issue comes up.

 

[Ralphy1]

They conquered the world with Sony and Toyota in the long run...

 

[hollydolly]

I don't think we have anything to fear from the Japanese now..although god knows they were absolute horrors during WW2...if we are to fear any of the yellow races I would be more likely to be wary of the Chinese the way they are quietly but very quickly immersing themselves completely in every country in the world..in huge numbers, and businesses..

 

[Ralphy1]

Ah, yes, the "yellow peril" is rising again, but this time it is China. But I am more concerned about those deceptive Aussies who have delusions of future grander...

 

[WhatInThe]

Japan launches largest aircraft carrier/ship since World War II. A helicopter carrier.

http://news.usni.org/2015/08/27/japan-launches-second-helicopter-carrier

Hopefully that mobility/flexibility is used for purely defensive purposes.