>>280826402
There's probably a simple explanation.
1) Mr. Karasawa is a very good negotiator.
2) The JSDF already tried to fight Neighbors. Their tanks got stomped.
3) When the people who stopped the threat the was stomping your tanks want to then negotiate with you about partnerships including hiring people for tech development, it's time to put away the military and break out the ambassadors and businessmen for the soft power approach.