Japan, NATO pledge increased defense cooperation to counter Russia, China

Japan delivered armoured defence vehicles to Kiev, mainly to participate in the logistical effort. Tokyo's discreet support in this war.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed to strengthen cooperation between their two sides in defence and other areas.

The trip to Japan by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte documents the interest of both sides in deeper relations in turbulent times.

Japan Prime Minister Ishiba, NATO Secretary General Rutte Agree to Boost Security Cooperation During Talks in Tokyo

Japan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in a range of areas to increase their ability to address security challenges.

Why the US-Japan-ROK Alliance Faces Greater Risk in 2025 Than Cold War Europe

With the growing threat of nuclear conflict in Northeast Asia—driven by North Korea’s ability to strike the U.S. mainland with nuclear missiles—strategic concerns about nuclear decoupling are becoming increasingly urgent. This reflects a rising fear that the United States might hesitate to defend its allies due to the risks of nuclear escalation. This article compares […] The post Why the US-Japan-ROK Alliance Faces Greater Risk in 2025 Than Col…

Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte vowed Wednesday to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Japan, which has stepped up defense ties with the United States, its key ally, and other friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought…