Regarding Japanese PM, Shinzo Abe's dramatic commitment to provide military support to nations in contest with China, here are some of my relevant thoughts.
The America versus China century (Book review for Washington Free Beacon)
The America versus China century (Book review for Washington Free Beacon)
Modi, Abe and a foreign policy opportunity for America (National Review)
Globe In Partes Tres (National Review)
China space exploration (National Review)
In the East China Sea, three broader policy lessons for America (National Review)
In the East China Sea, a much needed dose of B-52 diplomacy (National Review)
The American choice in international affairs (National Review)
As a side note, my grandfather, a WW2 US Marine, fought against the Japanese on Guam, Guadalcanal and Okinawa (see here). Amazing how times change.