TOKYO -- Japan has been limited to issuing a string of protests against recent incidents involving China, Russia and North Korea as perceived cracks in the alliance with the U.S. complicate regional deterrence in the wake of American sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

also here: https://archive.is/hOYkJ#selection-2917.0-2917.285

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[–] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Japan's neighbors, on the other hand, also would not be happy if they began re-arming to a large level and kicked the US out. Europe, etc. also aren't knocking at the door. It's not a great position.

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