Allies, like children, must sooner or later be allowed to fight their own battles. It’s good for their character.
I agree. But I also believe that strong diplomatic action coupled with a B-52 flight over the Senkaku Islands every now and then can prevent war, and prevent the U.S. from getting dragged into a war. Have a nice day, steelhead.
And I apologize for the use of the phrase “useful tool.”. Cheers.