U.S. commander vows defense of Japan after halt of military drill

The top commander of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region reassured Tokyo on Thursday that Washington remains committed to the defense of Japan, amid concern over a weakening commitment given the cancellation of an annual military exercise."The steadfast alliance between Japan and the United States is an enduring force for peace and stability in the Pacific region...we remain committed to our mutual alliance, the defense of Japan," Adm. Philip Davidson, the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at their meeting in Tokyo.Tokyo has been uneasy since …READ FULL ARTICLE