Japan's Power Play, and Why I Love It
Day 751, 19:15
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As you all know, we invaded Japan. Or tried to. They brought in help from Phoenix, and sent us back where we came from.
Next up, the Japanese president Dokomo issues an ultimatum to Phoenix: GTFO of China, except for HK, or we're going to let the USA in.
First reaction: WTF?
Second reaction: Ahah! I see what you're doing. They're on a power trip! Sure they might be a tiny nation with no resources or military power to speak of. But they do have something, and that's geographical position.
First up, show the US and co that Japan has power over them by bringing in their enemies and stuffing the invasion. Then show Phoenix and co that Japan has power over them by threatening to let the US through anyway if Phoenix doesn't bend over and meet this tiny island's demands.
WELL PLAYED JAPAN! You've got all the major powers in the world right where you want them, purely through clever maneuvering.
As a member of the US, aside from enjoying a good piece of political scheming, why do I love this?
- If Dokomo is serious, and Phoenix gives in to Japan's demands, Indonesia loses regions it wants to hold, and Iran loses its iron. Iran no doubt is pissed about this, and schisms within Phoenix spring up. Also, Phoenix looks weak.
- If Dokomo is serious, and Phoenix refuses Japan's demands, we get to go do exactly what we planned to do in the first place. Victory.
- If Dokomo is bluffing, we're no worse-off than we were. Also, lol at Phoenix. Forced them to make some hard decisions for nothing.
^hail to the Emperor!
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Well written!
Concise, to the point, and pleasant to read.
Voted and Subscribed!
I was of the opinion that the eUS would have done better appealing to the eJapanese people directly for a temporary usage of kyushu... But at any rate the eJaps have shown a wily determination in both theaters and it should be applauded.
They have shown they are not to be walked over again by either side. If you value a third parties opinion NOW would be the time to try the diplomatic approach and reinforce ties with eJapan. Much could be gained at little potential loss...
Well written and with deep political insight. Voted and subbed.
EVERYONE WINS BUT PHENIX
VOTED@!
Voted and subscribed, but not everyone wins in this. Dokomo is putting his political career on the line with this.
Keep in mind, the Japanese people did NOT want the government to give into Indonesia's ultimatum this summer, even if Indonesia put a gun to their head. Many in Congress were voted out because of their capitulation.
The same thing will happen if PHOENIX does not comply, and Dokomo is forced to follow through on his ultimatum; most truly, with Americans chomping at the bit to get into Asia, they're not going to let Dokomo hedge on this. They're not going to let Dokomo let this just be a bluff. If, and I truly hope it is an IF, PHOENIX dares Dokomo, and he lets the US through, the Japanese people will rip him a new a-hole immediately, and his career in Japan will be over with.
Dokomo knows what's at stake. He thinks he can do this. If you're serious about "liberation", you'll let this process follow through, and you'll root for him to come through.
Agreed, excellent negotiating by Japan, either Failnix fails some more. 😃