At the start of WWII nobody expected a Japanese surprise attack in that great of numbers. <span>Also without radar (which was just starting) or someone trailing them- nobody knew where the Japanese fleets were.</span>
To address problems caused by the dissolution of the Soviet Union some Eastern European nations privatized industry, increased foreign investment, and joined the European Union.
So answers are A), B), and E).
Welp they both had two great oceans between them, a land invasion is near Impossible, and a sea attack would not be smart for the Central Powers/Axis
An Air attack needs refueling and no enemy had a close airbase plus we had anti air any attack on North America or any of the Americas is useless.