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The Japan Times<p>With a focus on supporting Washington in "projecting collective power," NATO chief Mark Rutte expects the alliance to ramp up its engagement in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/07/asia-pacific/politics/nato-mark-rutte-asia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/</span><span class="invisible">07/asia-pacific/politics/nato-mark-rutte-asia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asiapacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nato" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nato</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/markrutte" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>markrutte</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/natojapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>natojapanrelations</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's contradictory statements highlight the chameleon-like nature of U.S. defense policy under Trump. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/04/03/world/the-real-pete-hegseth/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20</span><span class="invisible">25/04/03/world/the-real-pete-hegseth/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commentary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/worldnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>worldnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/petehegseth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>petehegseth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usjapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nato" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nato</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>europe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southkorea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>southkorea</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>philippine</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>America's defense secretary, Hegseth, can choose to uphold U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific or let China play a more important role. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/03/27/world/hegseth-asia-tour/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20</span><span class="invisible">25/03/27/world/hegseth-asia-tour/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commentary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/worldnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>worldnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/petehegseth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>petehegseth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>philippines</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usjapanrelations</span></a></p>
Global News<p>Canada gives $272M in aid to Bangladesh, Indo-Pacific as USAID shuttered<br>While the U.S. has halted foreign aid, Canada is supporting projects in Bangladesh on gender equality, reproductive health and access to inclusive education and skills training.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/aid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aid</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/gender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Bangladesh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bangladesh</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/IndoPacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndoPacific</span></a><br><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11073814/canada-aid-bangladesh-indo-pacific/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/11073814/ca</span><span class="invisible">nada-aid-bangladesh-indo-pacific/</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>The United States will "not abandon" the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan's defense minister said, days after President Donald Trump's fiery clash with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy fueled concern in Taipei. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/04/asia-pacific/taiwan-trump-us-asia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/</span><span class="invisible">04/asia-pacific/taiwan-trump-us-asia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asiapacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/taiwan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>taiwan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pla</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a></p>
Europe Says<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/1867321/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/1867321/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> French carrier visits Philippines, flexes nuclear-powered muscle in disputed South China Sea <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>australia</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Balikatan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Balikatan</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Beijing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Beijing</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/CharlesDeGaulle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CharlesDeGaulle</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>China</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/FrenchDefenceMinisterS%C3%A9bastienLecornu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FrenchDefenceMinisterSébastienLecornu</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/GilbertoTeodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GilbertoTeodoro</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/IndoPacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndoPacific</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Indonesia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indonesia</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NatunaWaters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NatunaWaters</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/nuclear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nuclear</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ParacelIslands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ParacelIslands</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Philippines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/RichardMarles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RichardMarles</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/SouthChinaSea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthChinaSea</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Vietnam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Vietnam</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>As a rift emerges on Ukraine, Kyiv's ambassador to Tokyo says Japan must take on a bigger role on the global stage. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/21/japan/politics/ukrainian-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/</span><span class="invisible">21/japan/politics/ukrainian-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russiaukrainewar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russiaukrainewar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russiajapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russiajapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ukrainejapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ukrainejapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/taiwan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>taiwan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/northkorea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>northkorea</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sdf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sdf</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>The U.S. under Trump has adopted a confusing foreign policy approach, particularly regarding Ukraine and Russia, with shifting priorities between Europe, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/02/20/world/trump-ukraine-strategy/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20</span><span class="invisible">25/02/20/world/trump-ukraine-strategy/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commentary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/worldnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>worldnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vladimirputin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>vladimirputin</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/volodymyrzelenskyy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>volodymyrzelenskyy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>europe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/middleeast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>middleeast</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russiaukrainewar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russiaukrainewar</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>France’s first deployment of a carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific in 60 years has allowed its navy to deepen its understanding of the region and boost interoperability with partner nations. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/18/asia-pacific/france-navy-carrier-commander-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/</span><span class="invisible">18/asia-pacific/france-navy-carrier-commander-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asiapacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/france" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>france</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/francejapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>francejapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/msdf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>msdf</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/aircraftcarriers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aircraftcarriers</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>One area in which Japan can exercise autonomy from the U.S. is in relations with ASEAN: Tokyo should continue leveraging its privileged position to defend the regional order. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/02/14/world/asean-japan-free-open-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20</span><span class="invisible">25/02/14/world/asean-japan-free-open-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commentary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/worldnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>worldnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/geoeconomicbriefing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>geoeconomicbriefing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asean</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usjapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>security</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/trade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trade</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>Japan and New Zealand are close to inking a key intelligence-sharing agreement and have committed to ramping up discussions on military supplies and logistical support, aiming for greater security cooperation. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/13/japan/politics/new-zealand-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/</span><span class="invisible">13/japan/politics/new-zealand-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/newzealand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>newzealand</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/newzealandjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>newzealandjapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to work with Washington’s allies and partners amid fears in some allied capitals of a return to President Donald Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/26/world/politics/pete-hegseth-pentagon-message-allies/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/</span><span class="invisible">26/world/politics/pete-hegseth-pentagon-message-allies/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/worldnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>worldnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/petehegseth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>petehegseth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usmilitary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usmilitary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usjapanrelations</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>With new leaders in the U.S., Japan and South Korea, and domestic political priorities taking precedence, the strength of these ties is in limbo, jeopardizing American supremacy in the region. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/01/24/japan/japan-south-korea-unstable-us-allies/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20</span><span class="invisible">25/01/24/japan/japan-south-korea-unstable-us-allies/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commentary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/joebiden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>joebiden</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usjapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southkoreausrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>southkoreausrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>Trump inherits a stronger Indo-Pacific alliance and institutions built on the recognition of the need for action in an evolving security environment. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/01/21/world/donald-trump-commences-his-second-term/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20</span><span class="invisible">25/01/21/world/donald-trump-commences-his-second-term/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commentary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/worldnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>worldnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/joebiden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>joebiden</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>us</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacificusrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacificusrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>The U.S. secretary of state and the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday, the day after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/18/japan/politics/quad-ministers-trump-inauguration/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/</span><span class="invisible">18/japan/politics/quad-ministers-trump-inauguration/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/quad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>quad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/foreignministry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>foreignministry</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/marcorubio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>marcorubio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/takeshiiwaya" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>takeshiiwaya</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>australia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/india" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>india</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>usjapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donaldtrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>donaldtrump</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>Japan is aiming to not only continue raising the budget for its military aid program but also expand the number of recipient countries, with Tokyo considering up to nine potential beneficiaries. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/17/japan/japan-osa-budget-expansion/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/</span><span class="invisible">17/japan/japan-osa-budget-expansion/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>philippines</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indonesia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indonesia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mongolia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mongolia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/djibouti" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>djibouti</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/foreignministry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>foreignministry</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/aid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aid</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southeastasia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>southeastasia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>North Korea is assisting Russia in its war in Ukraine in the areas it needs most by providing thousands of troops as well as a steady supply of weapons and munitions, according to a top Canadian general. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/22/asia-pacific/politics/canada-russia-north-korea-asia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/</span><span class="invisible">22/asia-pacific/politics/canada-russia-north-korea-asia/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asiapacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/canadajapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>canadajapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sdf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sdf</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/northkorea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>northkorea</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/russiaukrainewar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>russiaukrainewar</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>Many countries in Europe and Asia have come to the realization that developments in one part of the world profoundly impact the other and it is best to cooperate on their collective self-defense. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/12/20/europes-militaries-presence-in-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/editorials/20</span><span class="invisible">24/12/20/europes-militaries-presence-in-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/editorials" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>editorials</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asiapacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/france" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>france</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uk</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>europe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/eu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>eu</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nato" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nato</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>The Netherlands aims to work “more closely than ever before” with Indo-Pacific countries, particularly Japan, on defense and economic security issues, the country's envoy to Tokyo said. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/18/japan/politics/netherlands-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/</span><span class="invisible">18/japan/politics/netherlands-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/netherlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>netherlands</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/netherlandsjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>netherlandsjapanrelations</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sdf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sdf</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>defense</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>china</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>With the first ever deployment of the Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific, France aims to underscore its commitment to helping maintain security and stability in the region amid rising global tensions. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/17/asia-pacific/france-navy-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/</span><span class="invisible">17/asia-pacific/france-navy-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asiapacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/france" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>france</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indopacific</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/francejapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>francejapanrelations</span></a></p>