I think it comes down to a difference in style.
As Japan, I just expect from the start that I’ll leave that path open most of the time and plan accordingly (exceptions being turns where I am sending most of my force far away, like Calcutta).
Does the USA get 30 addtional IPC in global when they come in the war? Thank YOU
@Private-Mike No. this one-time bonus is part of the Pacific ruleset, only.