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With Rutte Visit, Japan and NATO Seek ‘Next Level’ of Cooperation

With Rutte Visit, Japan and NATO Seek ‘Next Level’ of Cooperation

By Mina Pollmann
Two major themes emerged: the interconnectedness of threats facing Europe and the Indo-Pacific and the importance of defense industrial cooperation. 
Japan and Europe Should Forge Ahead With Their Own Alliance, Without the US

Japan and Europe Should Forge Ahead With Their Own Alliance, Without the US

By Anoma P. van der Veere
Amid growing doubts about the reliability of the United States, Japan is rapidly repositioning itself as Europe’s most important security partner in Asia. 

Assessing the NATO Summit and Indo-Pacific Partners

Assessing the NATO Summit and Indo-Pacific Partners

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Liselotte Odgaard.

Japan Forges Closer Ties to NATO 

Japan Forges Closer Ties to NATO 

By Thisanka Siripala
Kishida champions the Free and Open Indo-Pacific message at the NATO summit.

NATO Summit Takes Aim at China

NATO Summit Takes Aim at China

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Vilnius communique had a greatly expanded criticism of China, but there are still concerns about how far to go in confronting Beijing.
A NATO Office in Japan: Much Ado About Not Much

A NATO Office in Japan: Much Ado About Not Much

By Jean-Loup Samaan
Speculations surrounding the impact of the proposed NATO office in Tokyo are wildly overhyped.

Japan and NATO: An Inevitable Partnership?

Japan and NATO: An Inevitable Partnership?

By James Kaizuka
Japan may not be located in the North Atlantic, but it and NATO are natural partners with increasingly overlapping interests and with much to offer each other. 
NATO-Japan Relations Have Room To Grow

NATO-Japan Relations Have Room To Grow

By Matthew Venoit
Stronger ties between NATO and Japan are mutually beneficial, reinforce Japan’s deterrence-based denial strategy, and should be institutionalized.

Japan, China Hold Foreign Minister Call Days After NATO Chief’s Visit

Japan, China Hold Foreign Minister Call Days After NATO Chief’s Visit

By Mina Pollmann
Tokyo continues to try to keep relations with Beijing stable even as it deepens military cooperation with NATO and other partners.

NATO Chief Wants More Indo-Pacific ‘Friends’ as Russia, China Move Closer

NATO Chief Wants More Indo-Pacific ‘Friends’ as Russia, China Move Closer

By Mari Yamaguchi and Haruka Nuga
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is visiting Japan and South Korea this week, part of a push to solidify NATO's ties with Indo-Pacific countries.

Japan’s NATO Outreach Bears Fruit

Japan’s NATO Outreach Bears Fruit

By Mina Pollmann
Prime Minister Kishida's emphasis on unity with NATO over Russia paid off with recognition of China as a challenge to NATO's interests and security.
Japan, NATO Boost Ties Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Japan, NATO Boost Ties Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan’s defense minister hosted NATO officials this week, pledging more joint exercises and military cooperation.

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