BLUF
Japan is reviewing its long-standing ban on hosting nuclear weapons amid rising regional tensions—potentially altering deterrence strategies and signalling a shift in defence posture in response to China, Russia, and North Korea’s nuclear expansion.Learning Outcomes
• Understand the strategic implications of allied nuclear policy changes for regional security and coalition operations.
• Recognise how shifts in partner nations’ deterrence policies can influence operational planning and threat assessment.
• Apply knowledge of regional power dynamics to inform engagement, intelligence, and readiness strategies in the Indo-Pacific.
