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Japan, Australia defense pact needs teeth to matter

The Australian and Japanese prime ministers met in Tokyo last week and discussed trade, energy, environment, and defense matters. But the defense part gets the attention, as both leaders agreed “in principle” on a Reciprocal Access Agreement.   The RAA makes it easier for each nation’s troops to operate in each other’s country. It’s the first such agreement […]

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