Allies at War: Japan-US Relations From the War on Terror to Today’s Iran Conflict - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

This article traces the relationship between the US and Japan from the War on Terror to the current Iran conflict, highlighting the opportunity for alliance strengthening. It specifically showcases Japan's strategic distancing to pressure the US on the North Korean issue. It points to the continuity of the US president's unilateralist policies and the intervention in the Middle East, drawing parallels with past events to analyze the present situation.