Friedman Says Japan a 'World Class' Military Power

The video discusses the differences in military strategies, focusing on Japan's substantial naval and air power, and its collaboration with the U.S. It highlights China's ambitions to become a world-class military power in 50 years, acknowledging current limitations. The video also explores Japan's foreign policy and its strategic stance against China's growing military influence, particularly in the South and East China Seas.

What makes the Japanese Navy stand out in the East Asian region?

• Its reliance on foreign technology

• Its historical ties with China

• Its advanced command structure and platforms

• Its large number of ships

How is Japan able to rapidly expand its military capabilities?

• By importing foreign technologies

• Through in-house technologies and training with the Americans

• By increasing its military budget

• Through alliances with European countries

What did China's leader recently admit about their military ambitions?

• China will surpass the United States in military strength soon

• China is already a world-class military power

• China has no interest in military expansion

• China will become a world-class military power in 50 years

How has Japan responded to China's assertiveness in the South and East China Seas?

• By increasing its nuclear arsenal

• By facing down Chinese forces with its Navy

• By forming a military alliance with Russia

• By withdrawing from the region

What is Japan's stance on becoming a nuclear power?

• Japan is eager to develop nuclear weapons

• Japan is content with the current non-nuclear status

• Japan is indifferent to nuclear capabilities

• Japan has already developed nuclear weapons