Ambassadors from about 30 NATO nations to visit Japan in mid-April, expected to discuss Russia, China
Arrangements are being made for them to meet with Japanese Cabinet minister-level officials during their visit.
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US President Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran’s closure of key waterway
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Conspicuous absence: The Korea Herald
In this dire situation, it is important to send a clear message that holds Pyongyang in check. To show the South stands by its allies and friends is a sure way to do it.
‘Pragmatism’ in focus as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung skips NATO summit
This deprives President Lee of a chance to sit down for talks with US President Trump and with leaders of European countries that South Korea sees as partners in the defence…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to skip meetings with NATO leaders in Netherlands
South Korea is not a member of NATO, but the alliance has regarded the country as one of its like-minded Indo-Pacific partners — the so-called "IP4," along with Japan, Australia…
Korean defence firms eye NATO boost as alliance raises military spending
Hyundai Rotem nears $6b deal to supply 180 K2 tanks to Poland in Korea’s largest single arms export.
Japan PM Ishiba, NATO Secretary General Rutte agree to boost security cooperation during talks in Tokyo
A joint statement issued after the meeting said both sides “recognise that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and of the Indo-Pacific are interconnected, and that we face many of…
Can NATO remain relevant?
Under globalisation’s paradoxical impact, the twin aspects of nation-states and welfare states in Europe are rapidly getting eroded, leading to a pervasive continental crisis…