Explosion heard around the world... Or Elser succeeds

Tyr Anazasi

Banned
Japan won't move until they have a chance. Without the German and Italian forces binding the RN, the Japanese see no possibility in war. That's why they made this proposal. They are outside and need an ally. The USSR is a good source for resources. But can't do much else, especially not binding fleets. For Japan it is good to let them make as much trouble as possible. A serious chance to attack is needed, but the Soviets won't be able to give it. The Japanese know that and will back down- and prepare for later.
 
Japan can get some raw materials including some oil from the USSR. A lot depends on how hard the British/French/Dutch/Americans are squeezing them through trade sanctions/embargo.
 

Tyr Anazasi

Banned
Without the war in China the Japanese should have no problems in buying stuff on the international market. The resources are only a bonus. They only want to help the Soviets to pay some nations back their actions before the treaty with China.

Again, Japan knows she has no real ally for her plans and thus is waiting.
 
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