Live military drills announced by China following Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan aren't just intended to keep Taiwan and the United States in check. They're also a clear warning to Japan. [_link]

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) August 4, 2022

Empire Building South-East Asia

Japan's constitution and Article 9 guarantee for Pacifism died along with the death of Abe.

Death throes of an empire: nationalist spirit with advances in technology giving an edge relative to neighbouring states leads to feeling of superiority, dehumanizing other people as inferior.

'Sapere aude'