June 30,2016 The Asan Forum The NATO vs. East Asian Models of Extended Nuclear Deterrence? Seeking a Synergy beyond DichotomyMichito Tsuruoka, National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), Japan Toru Hanai ⓒREUTERS Amid North Korea’s apparent progress in its nuclear weapons program and China’s military build-up, including the modernization of its nuclear arsenal, expert..