Japan needs more offensive firepower for deterrence: Patrick Cronin

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The JS Shiranui destroyer takes part in the Malabar naval exercises in 2021. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)

YUKIHIRO SAKAGUCHI, Nikkei staff writerJanuary 5, 2022 02:46 JST | Japan

WASHINGTON -- Increasing Japan's offensive capabilities would help Tokyo contribute more to peace and deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region, a top expert at the Washington-based Hudson Institute tells Nikkei.

Japan needs more offensive firepower for deterrence: Patrick Cronin

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