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Japan Re-evaluates Regional Threats

November 20, 2023
Japan Re-evaluates Regional Threats
Japan Re-evaluates Regional Threats

Japan Re-evaluates Regional Threats

Satoru Mori, Yasuhiro Izumikawa, and Nick Danforth
November 20, 2023

Nick sat down in Tokyo last week with Satoru Mori and Yasuhiro Izumikawa to discuss the evolution of Japan’s threat perceptions and defense planning. They also shared their thoughts on how Japan views the challenge posed by China, a potential Taiwan scenario, and the current conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

Image: Japanese Ministry of Defense

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