In a world of great disputes, each side is its own master, and the world situation is constantly changing, and in order to safeguard the interests of their countries, the major forces will do everything in their might. With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine unresolved and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict protracted, many forces that are unwilling to succumb to other countries are waiting for an opportunity.
For example, Germany, Japan, India. Under the great changes unseen in a century, the ambitions of Germany, Japan and India finally could not be hidden.
According to a report by RIA Novosti on May 7, German Defense Minister Boris revealed that it is expected that next year, Germany will hold military exercises with Japan. Germany dispatched the Army, and Japan dispatched the Ground Self-Defense Force.
This will be the first joint military exercise between the ground forces of the two countries, which is of unusual significance. Prior to this, the air forces and navies of the two countries had already held joint military exercises.
A few years ago, it would have been hard for the world to imagine that Germany, as a defeated country, would send warships and warplanes to Japan, and now it will have to send ground troops. The United States has chosen to "turn a blind eye" to what Germany has done.
Unlike the Merkel era, Germany under Scholz is trying to expand its influence in the military field and share a piece of the pie with the United States and Britain in the Asia-Pacific region. For this reason, Germany has extended an olive branch to India and wants to deepen cooperation with Japan in the military field.
The reason for this situation is related to the resurgence of right-wing forces in Germany, and the deliberate connivance of the United States in Germany, which is why Germany is so confident. In order to enhance their military strength, both Germany and Japan want to greatly increase their military spending and purchase weapons and equipment from the United States.
In Europe, Germany has also sent troops to Eastern Europe and has participated in several US-led NATO military exercises. In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan's ambitions to join hands with the United States, Britain and Australia, while also eye-catching with India, can be said to be clear.
In order to better deal with its opponents and reduce the pressure on the United States, the White House chose to loosen its grip on Germany and Japan. In Europe, the United States is trying to use Germany's power to restrain Russia, and at the same time plant a time bomb in the European Union to prevent the European Union from uniting against the United States.
In Asia, Japan is a pawn and pawn used by the United States to counter emerging powers, and as for who it is targeting, it is clear to the discerning person at a glance. In addition, Japan has always wanted to seize the four northern islands. By fanning the flames, the United States can make Russia and Japan consume each other, which will help the United States reap the benefits.
The idea of the United States is indeed beautiful, but the reality may not be as the United States wishes. The reason is very simple: the result of letting the tiger return to the mountain may be to raise the tiger for trouble. Looking at the world, Germany and Japan are both economies that cannot be underestimated, and the biggest shortcoming is that the United States has tied its hands, and many times has to be controlled by the United States. If the United States allows Germany and Japan to move towards a military rise, the final result is likely to outweigh the losses, and the United States may be counterattacked.
Like Germany and Japan, India is not willing to miss any opportunity to "dominate South Asia".
Nepal is about to issue a new 100 rupee banknote and intends to use a new version of the Nepal map, which includes many of the disputed territories between Nepal and India, but which are now in the actual control of India.
This incident made India very angry. In addition to warning Nepal, India has also threatened to retaliate against Nepal. A few days ago, India cut off Nepal's internet connection for five hours on the grounds of "unpaid fees". It was only after Nepal gave India the promise it wanted, and India lifted the cut-off.
Of course, India's ambitions go beyond suppressing Nepal. Whether it is Pakistan or the Maldives, they are all bullied by India. The Maldives has decided to expel the Indian army and demand that all Indian troops leave by May 10, but this does not mean that India will compromise. Even if India had agreed to withdraw its troops, Modi would have dealt with the Maldives in a different way.
The current international situation is what India wants to see, and the United States, Russia, and the European Union all need to win over India, and India can easily obtain Russia's weapons and energy, as well as the investment and attraction of the United States. If the opportunity comes, India may once again show its sword against Pakistan. India's hard-line generals have clamored that sooner or later they will occupy all of Kashmir.
This is still an era of strength speaking. In terms of strength, Germany, which has freed itself from the shackles of the United States, and India, which is moving towards economic rise, cannot be underestimated.
Once the United States declines, or Russia defeats Ukraine, the ambitions of Germany, Japan, and India will be completely exposed.
At that point, the world may be in real turmoil.
Sometimes, it is more terrible to compete for hegemony than to dominate alone, because many forces want to replace the United States as the new world hegemon.