They needed raw materials as their territory was too small for their large population. They had a tradition of military conquest as an honorable life. They needed farmland for their population as the exisiting farms were being cut up too small when the owner died and divided it between sons. They also wanted access to China's reserves of iron ore and coal
Japan attacked Manchuria in 1931 and subsequently setup a puppet state, Manchuko. Manchuria is the Chinese area bordering on Russia and its invasion caused China to seek a remedy from the League of Nations. The League censored Japan, and the Japanese delegation walked out of the meeting, leaving Japan isolated from the rest of the world.
No: For Israel to do that it would have to expand it's borders over most of Lebanon, Syria to Damascus, all of Jordan, and all of Palestine, and several small nations to the south. Israel is struggling to control the area over which it currently has jurisdiction. It has no desire to further expand.
He did not seek normal relations with China
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Zheng He was inspired by the Ming Dynasty's ambitions to expand trade, establish diplomatic relations, and assert China's influence across the seas. His voyages, which spanned from 1405 to 1433, were driven by the desire to showcase China's wealth and power, as well as to seek tribute from foreign lands. Additionally, the cultural exchange and exploration of new territories motivated him to navigate the Indian Ocean and beyond. His expeditions reflected both the political aspirations of the Ming rulers and a broader vision of maritime exploration.
the soviet union would constantly seek to expand
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The US did not seek or gain revenge against Japan after WWII. It did seek justice.
Japan's geographic features, including its mountainous terrain and limited arable land, created a scarcity of resources such as agricultural land and raw materials. This scarcity, combined with a growing population, likely motivated Japan to seek expansion to secure resources and markets. Additionally, being an island nation, Japan's maritime capabilities facilitated naval expansion and the establishment of overseas territories. Finally, proximity to resource-rich regions in Asia further incentivized Japan's imperial ambitions.
Government agencies with leaders who seek to expand their organization's budgets and staffs to gain power