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Japan Weighs Denial Defense Strategy Amid Debate on US Nuclear-Armed Ship Port Calls
Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro describes "denial capabilities" as the crucial link between deterrence and response, helping to prevent attacks and protect Japan's interests. He emphasizes that this approach aligns with Japan's exclusively defense-oriented policy, reaffirming the country's commitment to not initiating attacks on its own.