Japan, Asia and NATO
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,
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.
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.
The Japanese prime minister supports the creation of an ‘Asia Nato’ to deter China, Russia and North Korea
The election of Shigeru Ishiba, an advocate for an “Asian Nato”, as Japan’s new prime minister on Tuesday has unlocked a Pandora’s box for Tokyo’s ties with Beijing and other Asia-Pacific neighbours.
Japan rows back on new prime minister’s plan for ‘Asian Nato’
Japanese leadership in damage control amid pushback over proposal, which has been described as premature by Washington
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.
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NATO’s eastward march threatens Asian stability
For Asia, aligning with NATO’s expansionist policies risks destabilising the region and eroding cultural values of peace and ...
Japan PM Ishiba warns ‘today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s East Asia’
In his first policy speech to parliament, the new leader also called the country’s birth rate situation a ‘quiet emergency’.
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East Asia could be next Ukraine, Japanese PM says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday warned in his first policy speech that “today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s ...
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NATO's Rutte wants EU to stay unique partner in rocky times
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has become the new Secretary General of NATO. With Russia's war against Ukraine raging ...
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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Japan PM warns 'today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia'
TOKYO: Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech on Friday (Oct 4) that "today's Ukraine ...