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hack89

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3. They don't forget their history

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 4, 2018, 08:27 PM

Jan 2018

They intend to rebuild the great empires of the past. Recent history had also taught them the danger of being weak. They intend to dominate the region. They will not accept any country as an equal. An alliance with China is to become a vassal state.

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Does South Korea still need the United States? [View all] marylandblue Jan 2018 OP

China is the ultimate threat to SK hack89 Jan 2018 #1

Why are they are a threat to SK? marylandblue Jan 2018 #2

They don't forget their history hack89 Jan 2018 #3

And vassal states accept these arrangements marylandblue Jan 2018 #7

It will be a lot more complicated when Japan and SK build nuclear weapons hack89 Jan 2018 #8

These transitions are never easy marylandblue Jan 2018 #9

The point is that SK and Japan want the US in the region hack89 Jan 2018 #10

So why is NK offering to talk to SK without the US? marylandblue Jan 2018 #11

Because it is the smart thing for both of them to do. hack89 Jan 2018 #12

NOBODY is going to need us VERY soon, China is going to take our place Motley13 Jan 2018 #4

Like a lot of countries... Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #5

Interesting food for thought. old guy Jan 2018 #6