August 16, 2016

"The Washington Post reported on Monday that the US government is mulling a "no first use" nuclear weapons policy. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe privately communicated his concerns to the White House via the head of the US Pacific Command, Harry Harris, saying the deterrence against North Korea will suffer and the risk of conflicts will escalate.

Due to the lobbying of some worrisome allies, the Obama administration has not put the idea into practice.

Most experts do not believe the change will happen. Obama is simply making a final gesture to the outside, showing his intention to build a nuclear-free world, so he can leave the Oval Office as a fruitful and friendly leader."

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