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Japan weighs nuclear options as US umbrella wavers
Original: Japan’s nuclear options under a wavering US umbrella
Japan is once again debating whether it should pursue its own nuclear deterrent, as confidence in the reliability of the American security umbrella under the US-Japan alliance erodes. Commentary highlights the country's long-standing taboo on nuclear weapons coming under pressure amid regional security concerns and doubts about US commitments.
Why now: Rising doubts about the credibility of US extended deterrence are prompting renewed debate in Japan over nuclear armament.
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