America, geopolitically, would be absolutely safe if not for nuclear warfare.
The only flawless capitalist nation in the world where war can be turned into business without shedding blood.
Russians, Chinese, even North Koreans—they all would have wanted to be born Americans.
Though I hesitate to imagine, it's hard not to suspect that countries like the United States and Western nations are eager to push Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan as the vanguard of "freedom and democracy" to wage wars against China, Russia, and North Korea.
For Western European nations, a war in neighboring Ukraine carries excessively high risks.
In contrast, conflicts in the Far East are relatively distant and less threatening.
In such a precarious global situation, Japanese media seems to have lost its senses.
Treating war as a sports match and positioning Japan as the Asian representative of Western nations fills one with dread.
Responses to events like "Russia's invasion of Ukraine" and "North Korea's missile launches" parallel the ancient "Greco-Persian Wars," framing them as a battle between "freedom-loving Western nations" and "authoritarian states."
It's like a Hollywood-level anachronism.
It's almost absurd to call the United States a country of freedom and democracy, given the Capitol Riot Incident.
But apparently, America gets a pass.
Now, let's continue the discussion.
Considering that North Korean missiles could reach Japan in less than 10 minutes, what's the plan?
With the current speed and accuracy of missiles, Japan is on the front lines of the war everywhere.
Despite being on the front lines, aside from the Prime Minister and their inner circle, there's no hiding place or escape route for the entire population.
If Japanese people want to survive, they might need to move the country underground and turn the citizens into subterranean dwellers; otherwise, there's no real defense.
The battle between Russia and Ukraine: media portrays it as a clash between the weak Russian forces, supposedly low in morale, and the patriotic, fervent Ukrainian forces receiving support from Western nations.
The Russians were expected to be crushed.
However, there's no sign of retreat from the supposedly defeated Russian forces.
Far from it, despite Western economic sanctions, Russia doesn't show any signs of surrendering unconditionally to Ukraine's fierce attacks.
Looking at the current world objectively and dispassionately, it's not just Russia and Ukraine on the brink; even Western nations are in dire straits.
Perhaps, only America is quietly rejoicing.
Geopolitically, America is absolutely secure as long as nuclear war doesn't happen.
It's the only flawless capitalist nation where wars can be lucrative without shedding blood.
Russians, Chinese, North Koreans—they might have wished to be born American.
When I studied in America, I felt that way too.
America possesses vast resources, expansive land, and a comfortable climate.
Isolated from the strife-ridden Eurasian and African continents, it's geopolitically paradise.
In contrast, Japan stands as the prime candidate for disaster among Western nations.
Just like Ukraine in its present conflict, Japan is on the front lines for the Western countries.
Moreover, Japan faces not only Russia but also North Korea in the immediate vicinity, and potentially, China as an adversary subject to American decisions.
Japan might find itself fighting Russia, China, and North Korea all alone, possibly for the sake of Taiwan and South Korea.
By this point, Japan could indeed become the second sacrificial offering after Ukraine, upholding "freedom and democracy" for Western nations.
Nonetheless, for courageous Japanese willing to sacrifice for "freedom and democracy," this might be an unparalleled honor.
As a noble people who defended the Western world of freedom and democracy from oppressive states with Japanese blood, their legacy could endure.
It's like the world of "The Lord of the Rings."
While we can still say that this conversation isn't a joke, we need to take action before it's too late.
