In the New York Times, I argue that in the world’s paramount geopolitical conflict centered on Asia, Japan has emerged as the linchpin and America’s most important ally. I also discuss Japan’s changing security policy[…]
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Interview in Yomiuri Shimbun
As people are debating the implications of Japan’s sweeping changes in defense policy, Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun reached out to me for comment. My interview is here.
A Historic Shift for Japan
In my Foreign Affairs essay, I discuss the stunning news from Japan: Tokyo is making significant changes in its security policy. Japan is breaking the one-percent ceiling on defense spending, and on acquiring counterstrike capabilities:[…]