The Western powers didnt do anything.
Axis Powers
WW2; the axis powers (Germany, Japan, and Italy).
they were weak from the war
They were weak from the war.
tHE AXIS POWERS GAVE THEM THE FINGER
West Germany, which was controlled by the three western powers, of the US, Britain and France was larger, then East Germany, which was controlled by the USSR.
Because they were invaded by Germany (and other axis powers). They had formerly had a "non-aggression pact" with Germany, which Germany broke.
Japan .
Western powers were hesitant to intervene decisively against Soviet aggression due to a combination of factors, including the devastation of World War II, a desire to avoid another large-scale conflict, and the complexities of the emerging Cold War dynamics. Many Western leaders believed in a policy of containment rather than direct confrontation, fearing that aggressive actions could escalate tensions into a nuclear war. Additionally, the economic and political instability in Europe made it challenging to mount a unified and robust response.
In light of Germany's aggression in both WWI and WWII, the penalties were not stringent. Germany's unprovoked aggression and campaign to cleanse undesirables killed uncounted numbers if persons for no legitimate purpose.
They didn't - Italy and Germany were allies. Together, they made up the Axis powers in WW2. Germany originally had a Non-Aggression pact with the Soviet Union (Russia), but in 1941, Germany invaded Russia, so Russia officially joined the Ally powers (USA, Great Britain, France, etc.)
After World War II, Western powers were often reluctant to intervene in global conflicts due to a combination of factors, including a desire to avoid another devastating war, the complexities of Cold War geopolitics, and prioritizing economic recovery and stability. The focus shifted to containing the spread of communism rather than directly intervening in regional disputes. Additionally, the principle of national sovereignty often hindered interventionist policies, as Western nations were wary of being seen as imperialistic or overstepping their bounds. This led to a patchy response to aggression in various parts of the world.