In the March 2023 edition of the White Paper Series, the Intelligence & Analysis Division examines Japan’s new National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program, all of which were released in December 2022. This paper examines the regional threat environment, the implications of these policies/initiatives for Japan’s defense, as well as implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Operation Epic Fury: Operational Snapshot and Strategic Outlook
Introduction After months-long negotiations failed to produce a binding agreement over Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and regional proxy...
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