Japan PM Takaichi leads G7 discussion, proposes concrete measures to protect vital supply chains
PM Takaichi prepared meticulously for her debut and is now demonstrating her presence as a “representative of Asia.”
Hiroshi Tajima
How will Japan PM Takaichi emulate her political role models, Thatcher and Abe?
In a speech shortly after winning the ruling party’s presidential election, Ms Takaichi, wearing a blue suit like those favored by Thatcher, made this pledge: “I will work,…
NATO, Japan, three other nations to meet at summit in U.S.
The meeting, which is set to begin Tuesday in Washington, will also include South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Japan, U.S., Australian defence ministers to ink pact
The document will include agreements on the standardisation of equipment and advanced information-sharing on research, development, and testing of equipment.
Japan, US to reform defence command structures to enhance cooperation
The talks focus on defence and security, vowing to modernise the bilateral alliance with deterrence against China in mind.
US President Biden plans summit with Japan, South Korea for NATO meeting sidelines
They will likely discuss how to work together to deter North Korea and China, among other issues.
US Space Force plans to establish command post in Japan
The establishment of this new command post is part of the US military’s efforts to enhance cooperation with allied countries in the domain of space, and activities in Japan have…
Japan, US, South Korea ‘to agree on 3-way hotline’ at summit
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said the hotline initiative will be part of efforts to boost cooperation to prepare for any crisis or contingency.
Efforts needed to ensure proposed Japan-Korea-US nuclear consultative body is effective
Washington likely hopes to use the opportunity of improved Japan-South Korea relations to cement trilateral security cooperation and form a united front.
Biden seen as willing to serve as mediator in Japan-South Korea relations
Firmly believing trilateral cooperation is essential to address the threats from North Korea and China, the US leader chose Japan and South Korea to visit on his first Asian tour…