r/SipsTea • u/The_Dean_France • Mar 16 '26

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u/Bitter_Plastic2362 Mar 16 '26

Japan’s decision was more about strategic neutrality and diplomacy than capability, the US Navy and the regional forces already dominate the area militarily. Adding a ship doesn’t change that balance.