New York Times (August 12)
2019/ 08/ 14 by jd in Global News
“In a purely rational world, Japan would lead a democratic alliance with South Korea, Taiwan and much of Southeast Asia to balance the might of China. In a world fueled by historical passions, America’s retreat will almost certainly drive South Korea even closer to China, while Japan… might pull back behind its sea walls, hoping to be left alone by untrustworthy alien powers.”
Tags: China, Democratic alliance, Japan, Might, Passions, Rational, Retreat, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, U.S.
