As a powerful country in its own right, Japan would be able to assert its influence over world events.
B) electronic devices
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Answer: The Melians claim that since they are a neutral city rather than an enemy, Athens does not need to conquer them.
The Athenians argue that accepting Melos' neutrality and freedom would make them seem weak: their subjects would believe that they left Melos alone because they were not powerful enough to conquer it.