Japan is becoming the hinge of Indo-Pacific deterrence
China’s latest move at Scarborough Shoal may appear routine. By tightening access controls with a barrier and layered vessel presence, Beijing has once again signaled that its strategy aims to normalize its presence along key maritime lanes. Yet this move signals a broader shift in the Indo-Pacific,
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