Politics● LowJul 1 · Jul 1, 2026, 12:38 PM
Is Japan a Model Middle Power?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Diplomat
Japan has earned rising acclaim from U.S. observers as a middle power that complements, rather than threatens, the United States. Yet Japan is not deepening its ties with Washington out of charity.
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