Japan, Asia and NATO
Japan's New Leader Pushes Nuclear Weapons and Controversial 'Asian NATO'
Only a formal regional military alliance can prevent war in the region, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said recently.
Japan's foreign minister says 'Asian NATO' is an idea for the future
The idea of an "Asian NATO" floated by Japan's new prime minister is one to consider in the mid- to long-term but not imminent, the new foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, said on Wednesday. Asian nations have expressed skepticism and reticence in response to the call from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,
Opinion
Commentary: No one wants an Asian NATO, except Japan’s new PM Ishiba
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is a proponent of a collective defence system in Asia to counter China. Its appeal is not so clear for Southeast Asia, say RSIS’ Benjamin Ho and SMU’s William A Callahan.
Japan's new top diplomat calls 'Asian NATO' an idea for the future
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya hinted that such a grouping would be open to all countries and partners in the region — including rivals such as China.
Japan rows back on new prime minister’s plan for ‘Asian Nato’
Japan is not considering setting up an “Asian Nato” in the near future, its foreign minister says, despite it being one of the most talked-about campaign pitches from new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba. Mr Ishiba, who entered office on Tuesday ...
Incoming Japan PM Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' idea test for US diplomacy
Shigeru Ishiba, tapped to be Japan's next prime minister, may cause diplomatic headaches for the U.S. with proposals to revamp Tokyo's closest alliance by locking Washington into an "Asian NATO" and stationing Japanese troops on U.
Japanese Ministers Say They Are Not Pursuing PM's 'Asian NATO' Proposal
Japan's foreign and defence ministers said on Wednesday they are not working on a proposal by Japan's new prime minister to establish an "Asian NATO", as the U.S. and India had rejected the idea. Shigeru Ishiba made the proposal ahead of his victory in the ruling party leadership election on Friday,
As Japan’s ‘Asian Nato’ push to counter China hits a brick wall, will a rebrand revive it?
Shigeru Ishiba's call for a Nato-like alliance looks dead in the water without US support. But analysts say it could still ...
Can Japan's new prime minister govern effectively?
If at first you don't succeed, try again. Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's new prime minister, seems to have taken that lesson to ...
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Japan’s Next Premier Seeks Asian Version of NATO To Protect Against North Korea and Communist China
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, takes over next week. Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, takes over ...
Japan's new leader expresses regret for governing party slush fund scandal, vows stronger defense
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba opened his first policy speech in office Friday by expressing deep regrets over ...
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NATO and Japan—Getting Serious About Cross-regional Deterrence
But can Japan and NATO take their budding partnership to the next level? Japan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have been taking significant steps to strengthen dialogue and ...
Indian foreign minister says does not share Ishiba vision for Asian NATO
India does not share the vision for an "Asian NATO" called for by Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Indian Foreign ...
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Ukraine could join NATO even with occupied territories - Stoltenberg
A scenario in which Ukraine becomes a member of NATO despite some of its territories remaining occupied is quite realistic.
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South Korea, Japan to join NATO's defence summit: a new era of Indo-Pacific cooperation
By bno - Taipei Office South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand will join NATO’s defence ministerial meeting for the ...