Japan’s Iron Lady and the future of Indo-Pacific security
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A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force member takes part in a joint exercise between Japan and the Peruvian Navy at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises in Waimanalo, Hawaii, U.S. July 18, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByLAUREN DAGAN AMOSS