tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38578087.post6336560655938367848..comments2023-07-02T05:23:38.595-05:00Comments on Korean Historical Controversies: Resolution on Comfort WomenKirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07842044872387705911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38578087.post-54841889295182247232007-02-21T00:34:00.000-05:002007-02-21T00:34:00.000-05:00On one hand, given the incredibly emotional nature...On one hand, given the incredibly emotional nature, as well as highly politicized nature of nationalist politics in East Asia, I would think Congress would be unwilling to pass a resolution on this for fear of angering its most important ally in East Asia when it really cannot afford to make more people in the international community mad at it. Also, I have doubts as to how much a resolution from the American Congress would really change. Given Japan's own nationalism, and its historical image of being under the American's thumbs, especially after WWII and the reconstruction government, I don't think the Japanese government will take orders from the US government on something like this unless Congress witheld something substantial, like weapons or trade. I think the US is unlikely to do that. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, this issue is going to be nearly impossible to solve between Korea and Japan alone (or China, Taiwan, etc). Emotions there are too high, and too involved in the debate to resolve it rationally at this point. The US is at least an outside observer and can, if it plays its cards right, be seen as an impartial figure, perhaps. This could put it in a better position to resovle the apology issue. <BR/><BR/>This doesn't mean I think the Japanese government will go for it. Just that I can see why Grace sees it as a bad idea, and why Congress might think it's worth pursuing.Erin Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632414877246266466noreply@blogger.com