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Originally Posted by kyp275
Weakness? what weakness? The US doesn't benefit from openly siding with the Japanese, so why would it? If anything, letting this situation continue to simmer will only boost US influence in the area, as it serves to leverage other smaller nations in the area to turn to the US for aid and protection. It's Geopolitics for Superpowers 101 - contain and divide.
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Because the US is in alliance with Japan and should support it. What what you say makes some sense I guess. Let those smaller countries freak out a bit and then they'll come to you when things get desperate.