Japan to undertake its biggest arms buildup since World War II

"When the Tao is present in the universe,

The horses haul manure.

When the Tao is absent from the universe,

War horses are bred outside the city."

Tao Te Ching Chapter 46

Unfortunately, looking at the last few years, one can see which way the wind is blowing. The world is preparing for war. A more tribal, isolationist and smaller world.