> How would have the Japanese software industry turned out without US threats, or if Japan had ignored them? Good question. The same question can be asked abou

> How would have the Japanese software industry turned out without US threats, or if Japan had ignored them? Good question. The same question can be asked about the defense industries of the UK, Germany and many other NATO countries. In some cases, the US killed their industries through threats and bribery that were later revealed as scandals.