Head Topics USA
By The Washington Post
August 7, 2023
Beijing’s cyber attack on Tokyo’s classified networks could hinder strategic coordination between Japan’s Ministry of Defense and the Pentagon. The attack also targeted the emails of high-ranking U.S. officials, raising concerns about China’s espionage program. In the face of this aggression, Japan has stepped up, moving beyond the traditional “shield and spear” arrangement in which Tokyo focuses on the country’s self-defense, while Washington provides capabilities that support regional security,…