# Japan's ICC Tensions with US

> Japan's alliance with US weakens as it handles China and Russia pressure.
- Title: Japan's ICC Tensions with US · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Japan's alliance with US weakens as it handles China and Russia pressure. Japan can only protest against China, Russia, and North Korea due to strained…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-s-icc-rift-with-us-limits-options-in-handling-china-russia-pressure
- Published: 2026-10-16T20:32:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, us, china, russia, north korea, international criminal court, news, business, world
## Japan's ICC rift with US
Japan has been limited to issuing protests against China, Russia, and North Korea due to perceived cracks in the alliance with the US.
## Perceived alliance cracks
The alliance with the US is weakened as Japan faces pressure from China, Russia, and North Korea.
## Regional deterrence challenges
US sanctions on the International Criminal Court complicate Japan's ability to handle regional security.
## Key takeaway

Japan can only protest against China, Russia, and North Korea due to strained US-Japan relations.