Japan, South Korea elites say no to nukes—for now

A CSIS survey of strategic elites in Japan and South Korea finds that both countries remain skeptical about developing nuclear weapons for now. However, the report published Thursday warns that if one country takes the lead in acquiring nuclear arms, support in the other could rise rapidly. The survey suggests such a move could have a cascading effect on regional security dynamics. The findings comes as debates over nuclear deterrence intensify amid growing tensions with North Korea and China.