Japan has a new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba. He has some unusually bold messages, among which that Japan should consider building and participating in a new Asian parallel to NATO.
Good write up. Given the existing Quad alliance of Japan, India, and Australia, led by the United States, it's a little unclear why there's a need for Japan to seek a broader military alliance like NATO right now.
Thanks Mark. I should have mentioned the Quad for reference. But it is not a binding treaty like what Japan is looking for, and perhaps the new PM would also like Japan to have a more leading role in the region.
Good write up. Given the existing Quad alliance of Japan, India, and Australia, led by the United States, it's a little unclear why there's a need for Japan to seek a broader military alliance like NATO right now.
Thanks Mark. I should have mentioned the Quad for reference. But it is not a binding treaty like what Japan is looking for, and perhaps the new PM would also like Japan to have a more leading role in the region.