New Defense Guidelines with Japan Threaten U.S. Confrontation with China

Despite a recent Pew Research survey indicated that two-thirds of Japanese do not want a more active military, Prime Minister Abe’s visit to the U.S. saw the release of new “Guidelines for Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation,” which risks U.S. involvement in Japan’s territorial claims.

Doug Bandow Senior Fellow, Cato Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1IJ2s4M