Japan Debates US Nuclear Ship Port Calls Amid Defense Buildup
Japan is debating whether to allow US nuclear-armed ships to make emergency port calls as it strengthens 'denial defense capabilities' to deter adversaries, raising questions about the credibility of the US nuclear guarantee.
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