US and Japan to Discuss Security and Nuclear Deterrence in Historic Talks

High-level meetings set to address extended deterrence and regional threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.

Foreign and defense ministers from both nations will participate in the '2+2' talks on July 28.
The discussions will cover extended deterrence, including the US's nuclear commitment to Japan.
The talks mark a significant upgrade in the US-Japan alliance, the most notable since 1951.
Efforts will be made to deepen defense industry cooperation and improve military command structures.
US and Japanese officials will also hold bilateral and trilateral meetings with South Korea.