How will Japan respond to the refusal to return the Kuril Islands?
Kremlin flirting with Tokyo over the possibility of the return of the Kuril Islands to Japan could end very badly. All public statements of Shinzo Abe indicate that he considers the islands already lying in his pocket. An obstacle to this “territorial concession” by the Russian authorities is the position of the people, who in their absolute majority oppose it. Suppose the Kremlin "rolls back" in this matter, but how then will the "Japanese friends" react to this?
Japanese society has changed dramatically in recent decades. Revanchist sentiments became very popular. They represent war criminals from the Second World War as heroes. Tokyo is changing its military doctrine, which will provide an opportunity to build up the power of the army and navy. What if Japan, disappointed with the refusal of Moscow in the Kuril Islands, takes an extreme step and arranges for Russia Pearl Harbor and the new Tsushima?
At home, Prime Minister Abe in Parliament stated the following verbatim:
Thus, he publicly calls the Kuril Islands not Russian, but Japanese territory. Shinzo Abe also quoted the 87th Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi in the part that warships can be used to defend their own borders. What does our “Japanese partner” mean?
Japan’s naval self-defense forces comprise over 120 vessels, including 36 frigates, 3 landing ships, 12 destroyers, 7 patrol ships, 19 submarines, etc. And also they include 4 helicopter carriers. Earlier we toldthat cunning Japanese decided to convert their helicopter cruisers Izumo and Kaga into aircraft carriers. After a little refinement, they will be able to accommodate 42 of the latest American F-35B. So in one fell swoop Tokyo gets two carrier strike groups to defend its borders.
But that is not all. Japan intends to seriously increase its Coast Guard. It was created according to the patterns of the US Coast Guard and in fact represents the second Japanese fleet, which in case of war is capable of performing military tasks. Formally, the strength of the Coast Guard of Japan is small - only about 12 thousand people. But much more important is its landing capabilities. According to Tokyo's plans, by 2020, the Coast Guard will be able to put 142 ships at sea, including a helicopter carrier and destroyers, disguised as large multi-purpose vessels. In one week, this fleet is capable of transferring about 200 thousand motivated Japanese soldiers to the "northern territories".
Shinzo Ab said:
Formally, such an increase is associated with the confrontation with China over the Senkaku Islands. But is not all this preparation for a power scenario in relation to a much easier goal, which the Russian Kuril Islands are? Will not the Kremlin flirt with Japan with bitter tears on such a painful issue for her?
Japanese society has changed dramatically in recent decades. Revanchist sentiments became very popular. They represent war criminals from the Second World War as heroes. Tokyo is changing its military doctrine, which will provide an opportunity to build up the power of the army and navy. What if Japan, disappointed with the refusal of Moscow in the Kuril Islands, takes an extreme step and arranges for Russia Pearl Harbor and the new Tsushima?
At home, Prime Minister Abe in Parliament stated the following verbatim:
Japan's sovereignty extends to the northern territories.
Thus, he publicly calls the Kuril Islands not Russian, but Japanese territory. Shinzo Abe also quoted the 87th Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi in the part that warships can be used to defend their own borders. What does our “Japanese partner” mean?
Japan’s naval self-defense forces comprise over 120 vessels, including 36 frigates, 3 landing ships, 12 destroyers, 7 patrol ships, 19 submarines, etc. And also they include 4 helicopter carriers. Earlier we toldthat cunning Japanese decided to convert their helicopter cruisers Izumo and Kaga into aircraft carriers. After a little refinement, they will be able to accommodate 42 of the latest American F-35B. So in one fell swoop Tokyo gets two carrier strike groups to defend its borders.
But that is not all. Japan intends to seriously increase its Coast Guard. It was created according to the patterns of the US Coast Guard and in fact represents the second Japanese fleet, which in case of war is capable of performing military tasks. Formally, the strength of the Coast Guard of Japan is small - only about 12 thousand people. But much more important is its landing capabilities. According to Tokyo's plans, by 2020, the Coast Guard will be able to put 142 ships at sea, including a helicopter carrier and destroyers, disguised as large multi-purpose vessels. In one week, this fleet is capable of transferring about 200 thousand motivated Japanese soldiers to the "northern territories".
Shinzo Ab said:
We have been strengthening and strengthening the Japan Coast Guard (BATT) system since the year before last in response to the increasingly difficult situation in the waters around Japan.
Formally, such an increase is associated with the confrontation with China over the Senkaku Islands. But is not all this preparation for a power scenario in relation to a much easier goal, which the Russian Kuril Islands are? Will not the Kremlin flirt with Japan with bitter tears on such a painful issue for her?
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