Japan's Air Self-Defense Force F-15J fighters are about to be deployed to a military base in the UK for joint exercises with the Royal Air Force. This decision is the result of talks between UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani Haruyuki in Tokyo, marking a closer military relationship between the UK and Japan. This scene is reminiscent of the UK-Japan relations at the end of the 19th century, except that at that time, the UK was a global superpower, while Japan was one of the rising powers. In today's context, the UK is a declining power, not even among the top three in Europe; Japan is a dog led by the United States.
The deployment of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force F-15J fighters in the UK is not only the first time the F-15J has gone to Europe, but also the first time Japan's air force has entered Europe. In addition to training in the UK, Japan's Air Self-Defense Force F-15J fighters may also be deployed to bases in other European countries as part of NATO's deterrence measures. In other words, Japan is starting to get involved in European affairs. Although Japan's military capabilities in Europe are just a token presence, the political signal it conveys is that Japan is openly aligning with Europe to use military power against Russia in Europe. As a result, Japan-Russia relations will further deteriorate.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842135669594124/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author.