Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. Abe’s Sophistry in Full Blossom 422 March 31, 2015 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The JoongAng Ilbo (South Korea) on 30 March 2015 by (link to originallink to original) Translated from English by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:JapanSouth Korea Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Ireland: The Irish Times View on Trump’s Tariffs: EU/US Trade Deal under Pressure May 4, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Ireland: Don’t Ask Americans about News or Politics. They’re Done May 4, 2026. Published in Irish Examiner 0 South Korea: Trump’s Move To Cut Troops in Germany Must Not Affect Korean Peninsula May 7, 2026. Published in Hankookilbo... Trump brought up South Korea, Japan and China’s hesitancy concerning the Strait of Hormuz blockade[.] 0 Poland: Polish PM Donald Tusk Questions US Loyalty in Financial Times, Targeting Both Parties May 2, 2026. Published in Gazeta WyborczaPoland would likely be among the first affected if Russia were to attack the Baltic countries — a scenario that cannot be dismissed. 0 Germany: The Pentagon’s Internal War May 2, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungHegseth is not making America stronger with all this. 0 Topics South Korea: Trump’s Move To Cut Troops in Germany Must Not Affect Korean Peninsula May 7, 2026. Published in Hankookilbo... Trump brought up South Korea, Japan and China’s hesitancy concerning the Strait of Hormuz blockade[.] 0 Germany: Europe Last May 7, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung'Prematurely reducing America’s forward presence in Europe ... risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin.' 0 Japan: Attack on Iran: Ending the Battle Is the Main Priority May 7, 2026. Published in Kobe ShimbunCongress should put a stop to this administration's recklessness. 0 Israel: Partnership or Dependence? The Danger behind the American Embrace on Iran May 7, 2026. Published in Israel Hayom[I]f in the past the [U.S.] stood by Israel, today it is more present inside the decision-making process itself. 0 Saudi Arabia: King’s Visit Takes the Edge off Strained UK-US Relationship May 7, 2026. Published in Arab News 0 Venezuela: Neither State of the Union nor Commonwealth nor Bolivarian Republic: The Republic of Venezuela May 4, 2026. Published in Given the primary importance of oil interests, we could be turned into a political branch of the United States. 0 Ireland: Don’t Ask Americans about News or Politics. They’re Done May 4, 2026. Published in Irish Examiner 0 Ireland: The Irish Times View on Trump’s Tariffs: EU/US Trade Deal under Pressure May 4, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Related Articles South Korea: United States To Retreat after War, Will Have To Stand On Its Own April 9, 2026. Published in HankyorehThe United States has now become a “predatory power,” in pursuit only of its own national interests. South Korea: Another Crack in South Korea–US Relations: From Trade to Security March 2, 2026. Published in JoongAng IlboThis situation fundamentally stems from differing perceptions between South Korea and the United States regarding China and North Korea. India: How US Is ‘Rediscovering’ Japan to Check China January 24, 2026. Published in Firstpost[The] subtle moves by the U.S. to 'remilitarize' Japan have rattled China. Taiwan: As US-China Discuss New World Order, What Deterrence Can a Hollowed-Out Taiwan Find? January 7, 2026. Published in UDN[Trump's] attitude toward U.S.-Japan security and Indo-Pacific strategy is even softer than it was in the past. South Korea: Trump Halts Military Aid to Taiwan, and It Concerns Us, Too September 25, 2025. Published in HankookilboAs part of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, Taiwan is vital for the United States to contain China. Previous articleA Willingness to CompromiseNext articleBalance with Washington, China Seen as a Blessing LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment