The Nazi and Communist leaders committed their nations to "desist from attacks" on each other, not to be "part of any grouping of powers whatsoever that is directly or indirectly aimed at the other, " and not to lend support to any third party engaged in "belligerent action" against either party.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Freedom Flame 2013

The belligerent reaction of the party leaders suggested that the American action might breathe new life into their feckless Maoist revolution.

ECONOMIST: Surprise decision by the United States

LDP who have long wanted to form an alliance with ultra-conservatives from the New Frontier Party and welcome the belligerent Mr Ozawa back into the fold have been outsmarted by Mr Hashimoto's henchmen.

ECONOMIST: The ungrateful Japanese