That's a good point.
Both the ROK and Japan though are cases where the US "pivoting to Asia" from Europe would make them less, not more, likely to pursue such a breakout. And in both cases, their incentives has existed prior to Ukraine.
Both the ROK and Japan though are cases where the US "pivoting to Asia" from Europe would make them less, not more, likely to pursue such a breakout. And in both cases, their incentives has existed prior to Ukraine.
That wasn't a super realistic consideration until a few weeks ago.
This hasn't stopped ROK from thinking the Biden Administration wouldn't come to its aid if push came to shove.
I see your point but the effect is going to be much, much less "discrete" and more "diffuse" if at all.
I'll buy you a beer if ROK or Japan have a nuke in 10 years.