Why Did Japan Skip the NATO Summit?
A confluence of factors – U.S. strikes on Iran and a focus on defense spending hikes – likely led Prime Minister Ishiba to stay home.
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Despite US Disapproval, Europe Eyes a Greater Role in the Indo-Pacific
The robust European presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue was just the latest indication that the EU seeks to defend its own interests in the Indo-Pacific regi...
Presentation: The Causes of Japan’s Alliances
How to build domestic consensus around mutual threat identification and alliances.
EU Proposes Security Partnership With Australia
It is too early to assess the benefits of an Australia-EU defense agreement to each side when so much hinges on the details.
Guest Lecture: Alliances in a Changing World
Applying alliance theories to understand the world today.
Shipbuilding Industry Takes Center Stage in US Relations With Japan and South Korea
As the limited capacity in the U.S. becomes a point of concern, attention has naturally turned to two U.S. allies that are also leading shipbuilders.
Remarks: Japan Between the East and West Symposium
Thoughts on alliance policy in an era of global uncertainty.
US, Philippines Begin Balikatan Annual Drills With South China Sea in Mind
In previewing the drills, military officials mentioned not only the disputed waterway but also the potential deterrent effect in the Taiwan Strait.
With Rutte Visit, Japan and NATO Seek ‘Next Level’ of Cooperation
Two major themes emerged: the interconnectedness of threats facing Europe and the Indo-Pacific and the importance of defense industrial cooperation.
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