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Originally Posted by Sinestra
I was told the new gov wants to stop the refueling missions they have going in the Indian ocean. So they are trying to compromise with the US by pledging this money to help the Afghans.
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indeed... and Tokyo's Afghan aid will help ease the tension over bilateral security issues, such as U.S. military bases in Okinawa and reducing Japan's financial assistance to some 48K U.S. troops there.
Yes... as mentioned below... all politics.