Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Deterrence, Cybersecurity, and Indo-Pacific Partnerships

The podcast centers on the U.S.-Japan Alliance, assessing its current state and future direction under new leadership in both countries, focusing on deterrence, cybersecurity, and Indo-Pacific partnerships. It highlights concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to the alliance, particularly regarding Taiwan, and explores Japan's efforts to bolster its defense capabilities and assume a larger regional security role. The discussion covers Japan's new cyber legislation and its implications for alliance cooperation, along with the evolving Indo-Pacific vision and the challenges of maintaining regional support amid shifting U.S. foreign policy. The panelists emphasize the need for a clear war termination strategy and counter-coercion measures against China.