Has the focus on the unlikely possibility of a nuclear-armed Japan distracted from more important policy challenges that threaten the shared interests of the United States and Japan in arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation? Should policymakers take Japanese “nut-jobs” seriously? How has the domino theory of proliferation hindered more serious discussions about nuclear issues in allied states? And finally, how do Aaron and Jeffrey manage to live “glamorous jet-setting life-styles” while working as wonks (and thereby receiving “wonk style” salaries)?
Tune in to find out.
Jeffrey and Aaron discussed a number of articles during the podcast:
Jeffrey Lewis, “If Japan Wanted to Build a Nuclear Bomb it Would be Awesome at it,” Foreign Policy, June 26, 2014.
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