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Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation Must Stand on Its Own

Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation Must Stand on Its Own

By Tom Corben
The Australia-Japan-U.S. partnership might be at the core of the three countries’ regional deterrence strategy, but it will only ever be as strong as its weakest link. 

Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates

Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates

By Takahashi Kosuke
Will Australia strategically choose Tokyo to strengthen bilateral cooperation? Or will it opt for a German-designed frigate that is familiar to the Royal Australian Navy?
The Australia-Japan-US Trilateral: Forming Collective Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

The Australia-Japan-US Trilateral: Forming Collective Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

By Hiroshi Nakatani
Any direct deterrent contribution – meaning participation in high-end military operations – will arguably stem from these long-standing and increasingly united U.S. allies.

A New Era for Australia-Japan Cooperation

A New Era for Australia-Japan Cooperation

By Grant Wyeth
The era of U.S reliance is over. The era of enhanced Australia-Japan cooperation may just be beginning.

Australia Should Support Japan and South Korea’s Accession Into AUKUS

Australia Should Support Japan and South Korea’s Accession Into AUKUS

By Corey Lee Bell
The U.K. and the U.S. are showing increasing interest in bringing the Northeast Asian powers into the AUKUS fold. Why is Australia so hesitant?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Abe Shinzo: Australia Has Lost Its ‘Best Friend’ in Asia

Abe Shinzo: Australia Has Lost Its ‘Best Friend’ in Asia

By David Walton and Daisuke Akimoto
Abe was the first Japanese prime minister to place a priority on ties with Canberra.

Japan, Australia to Expand Defense Ties, Citing Concerns About Regional Order

Japan, Australia to Expand Defense Ties, Citing Concerns About Regional Order

By Mari Yamaguchi
The two countries’ defense ministers pledged to boost ties, including working more closely in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Will Australia and Japan Move Beyond the ‘Quasi-Alliance’?

Will Australia and Japan Move Beyond the ‘Quasi-Alliance’?

By Daisuke Akimoto
The Russia-Ukraine War has only accelerated the deepening defense ties between Canberra and Tokyo. Will the two countries consider a formal alliance?

Australia, Japan Sign Defense Pact as China Concerns Loom

Australia, Japan Sign Defense Pact as China Concerns Loom

By Haruka Nuga and Steve McMorran
It’s Japan’s first Reciprocal Access Agreement with any country other than the United States.

Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties

Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties

By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo and Canberra now see each other as their most important -- and most reliable -- security partner after their respective alliances with the United States.

Australia, Japan to Hold First Joint Air Combat Exercise

Australia, Japan to Hold First Joint Air Combat Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bushido Guardian 2019 exercise will be held from September 11 to October 8 in Japan.
Japan Offers to Build Australia’s $50 Billion Submarine Fleet If French Deal Falls Through

Japan Offers to Build Australia’s $50 Billion Submarine Fleet If French Deal Falls Through

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s foreign minister said in a recent interview that Tokyo is prepared to export its submarines to Australia.

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