Partnerships
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Japan, U.S. collaborating on hypersonic missile interceptor
Felix Kim Japan and the United States have embarked on a venture to counter the growing threat of hypersonic missiles from nations such as North Korea, the People’s Republic of…
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Japan, South Korea, U.S. unite against North Korean missile threats
Felix Kim Enhanced defense communication among Japan, South Korea and the United States, including real-time sharing of missile defense data, promises to boost deterrence against North Korean missile threats. When…
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USSTRATCOM Commander meets with key Indo-Pacific Allies
U.S. Strategic Command The leader of the United States military command tasked with deterring strategic attacks recently met with senior leaders from Japan and South Korea, affirming the U.S. commitment…
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Modi elevates India’s profile as voice of Global South as Xi skips G20 Summit
FORUM Staff What Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping intended as a snub to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by skipping the Group of 20 Summit in Delhi in…
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Japan’s regional diplomacy forging stability amid rising tensions
Marc Jacob Prosser Japan’s soft power efforts to promote stability are renowned throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Tokyo’s central role in regional defense diplomacy and forums. Rising tensions have underscored the…
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Indonesia’s ASEAN presidency prioritizes unified defense approach
Gusty Da Costa Nine months into its yearlong presidency of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesia is leading the 10-member group to advance a unified and strategically defined…
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Royal Thai Army, U.S. Army Soldiers participate in historic all-female airborne course
Master Sgt. Theanne Tangen/U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific The Royal Thai Army (RTA) invited United States Army Soldiers to participate in its first all-female Basic Airborne Course conducted by the…
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Japan, Philippines deepen defense cooperation amid shared security concerns
FORUM Staff When Japan announced an unprecedented plan in early 2023 to help bolster defense and security in like-minded countries, the Philippines was high on its list. Tokyo’s Official Security…
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Questions, concerns linger as North Korea plans third spy satellite launch
FORUM Staff After two failed attempts, North Korea reportedly will try again to launch a military spy satellite in October 2023, a prospect that raises security concerns in Japan and…
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U.S. to enforce maritime law around Palau
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives U.S. ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific Island Country’s exclusive…
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