Japan Indo Pacific

The trip raised questions about continuity and change in Japan’s approach to Southeast Asia after Abe.

Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.

Abe’s penchant for thinking big has helped shape the Indo-Pacific.

The engagement will highlight Tokyo’s approach to the subregion within its broader foreign policy approach.

The new initiative is yet another manifestation of Tokyo’s increasing defense role in the region.

The latest iteration of the activity highlighted Tokyo’s intensifying defense collaboration with Southeast Asian states.

The recent voyage was just the latest manifestation of growing security ties between the two countries.

A closer look at the dynamics behind the subregion’s continued management of the opportunities and challenges within the evolving initiative.  

The recent trip by the Japanese defense minister spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.

The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship.

While the move may appear routine, its significance is unmistakable.