The Role of Malaysia in Japan’s New Security Strategy

The Role of Malaysia in Japan’s New Security Strategy

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s inaugural two-day visit to Malaysia heralded a new strategic bulwark for defense and security, apart from the ingrained strong ties of economic, trade, and people-to-people affiliations. Apart from strengthening defense diplomacy with China in mind, Japan is well aware of the importance of Malaysia assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN in … Read more

Japan, Philippines Agree to Intensify Defense Cooperation

Japan, Philippines Agree to Intensify Defense Cooperation

Advertisement On November 3, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to expand bilateral defense cooperation in order to better respond to common security challenges, with China’s growing military activities in the South and East China Seas in mind. Military and security ties between Japan and the Philippines have been … Read more