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Strengthening Japan-US Security Relations Over Extended Deterrence
On July 28, the Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee (SCC), the so-called “2+2” meeting, was held in Tokyo with the participation of Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony …