Japan concerned about level of US commitment to defend it: Newsham
Washington is reinforcing its “nuclear commitment” to defend an Indo-Pacific ally: Japan. The two just held their first meeting on extended deterrence in Tokyo over the weekend. Chinese state media warned that Japan risks becoming a “potential nuclear target” due to its alliance with the United States.
NTD spoke with Grant Newsham, a CSP Senior Fellow and author of “When China Attacks,” for insight.
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