I have my -reasonable- doubts about this matter. I feel this is just an excuse to become a militaristic nation again. More than a oxymoron, the "Self-Defense" Forces are the remnant of a imperialist regime that should have never been created in the first place.
The SDF was created under the "request" of the US, when Japan was still occupied by the US, so as to free US occupation forces to participate in the Korean War.
This is a seriously tough mission. Even those nations willing to use force are finding it hard to tell fisherman from pirate, until the pirates are on board their target and it's too late.
joseba, what do you want Japan to do? Have no defense force at all? Have America set up the occupation again and rely on them to defend us? (sometimes I think their bases as occupation) I think America will let Japan down, they are not trustworthy if it conflicts with their own "self interest" Perhaps America will take China's side to avoid war? What do you want Japan to do, lie helpless in fact of the Korea and Chinese foe? The only mistake perhaps is making it a "self defense force"
have my -reasonable- doubts about this matter. I feel this is just an >excuse to become a militaristic nation again
No, Japan has no interest in becomming a military controlled dictatorship.
That's why NKorea freaks them out so much. It reminds the Japanese of what
Japan weas like 70 years ago. Anyway anyone who has spent any time in Japan wouldn't make such an unrealistic comment.
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Gaijinocchio at 02:45 PM JST - 19th June
Should've been enaacted in the first place. Better late than never, I suppose.
smithinjapan at 04:19 PM JST - 19th June
Indeed, Gaijinocchio, on both counts. I just hope they make sure it's pirates before they start shooting.
joseba at 04:57 PM JST - 19th June
I have my -reasonable- doubts about this matter. I feel this is just an excuse to become a militaristic nation again. More than a oxymoron, the "Self-Defense" Forces are the remnant of a imperialist regime that should have never been created in the first place.
teck at 08:10 PM JST - 19th June
The SDF was created under the "request" of the US, when Japan was still occupied by the US, so as to free US occupation forces to participate in the Korean War.
memyselfI at 10:35 PM JST - 19th June
Rules of Engagement
REMEMBER !!!!!
USNinJapan2 at 11:00 PM JST - 19th June
Finally. Now they can actually contribute to the mission.
dontpanic at 11:03 PM JST - 19th June
This is a seriously tough mission. Even those nations willing to use force are finding it hard to tell fisherman from pirate, until the pirates are on board their target and it's too late.
YuriOtani at 02:06 AM JST - 20th June
joseba, what do you want Japan to do? Have no defense force at all? Have America set up the occupation again and rely on them to defend us? (sometimes I think their bases as occupation) I think America will let Japan down, they are not trustworthy if it conflicts with their own "self interest" Perhaps America will take China's side to avoid war? What do you want Japan to do, lie helpless in fact of the Korea and Chinese foe? The only mistake perhaps is making it a "self defense force"
Shumatsu_Samurai at 03:33 AM JST - 20th June
Good news. Japan should pull its weight when it comes to international security matters - it has had a free ride for too long.
OssanAmerica at 05:12 AM JST - 20th June
No, Japan has no interest in becomming a military controlled dictatorship. That's why NKorea freaks them out so much. It reminds the Japanese of what Japan weas like 70 years ago. Anyway anyone who has spent any time in Japan wouldn't make such an unrealistic comment.
bushlover at 06:19 AM JST - 20th June
I think it's good they start protecting all shipping. Navies shouldn't be held back when used for the greater good.