Japan ’ s Point of No Return

2026

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1) Japan's significant shift in security posture presents a critical opportunity for the U.S. to strengthen its alliance and counter China, but only if Washington embraces Japan as a true partner rather than a client.
2) - Details Japan's shedding of its pacifist identity and buildup of capable armed forces and defense industrial base.
- Explores the implications of Japan's increased defense spending and strength for deterring China and its potential impact on the U.S.-Japan alliance.
- Argues for a shift in U.S. strategy from extracting concessions to capitalizing on Japan's strength through collaboration and improved decision-making.
3) Japan, security, U.S. alliance, China, defense

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