population doesn't matter that much,One lion-hearted warrior is equal to one hundred peasants that all they want are money money and more money.india's economy is about 35% of ours.
japan's population is 1/10 of ours.
russia didn't have any conflict with China in short to mid term.
if there is going to be any arm race, don't you think it is more likely caused by foolish decisions made by india/japan. I mean why they dare to play it with some one totally not in the same scale?
One lion-hearted leader is stronger than one whole country which worship
guy like gandhi.