cooperation need trust

Taipei Times - archives: "In theory, yes; in reality, it depends.

Why the bleak prognosis? Because for “extended deterrence” to work, Washington must be ready — and be seen as ready — to defend allies over which it has cast its nuclear umbrella as though it were defending US soil. Those being deterred must be certain that striking a US ally would bring swift and sure nuclear retaliation, raising the costs of such an attack above any possible benefits. In short, strategic deterrence loses credibility if Washington is not prepared to trade Los Angeles for Tokyo."

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