U.S. nuclear boss arrives in Japan for first visit

STRATCOM's Cotton says American extended deterrence has 'global reach'

Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, is seen at STRATCOM headquarters on Aug. 18. (U.S. Strategic Command photo)

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

September 1, 2023 11:55 JST

TOKYO -- Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, arrived in Tokyo on Friday as part of his first visit to the region since assuming office last December.

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