Former Japanese politician proposes Asian NATO to counter China, suggesting changes to defense policies.

Former Japanese politician Shigeru Ishiba proposes an Asian NATO to counter China, suggesting changes to Japan's self-defense approach and revisions to the US-Japan Security Treaty. This comes after a previous cabinet decision allowing Japan limited collective self-defense. While Ishiba advocates for a multilateral security framework, the US prefers its current "latticework" of alliances in the region.

November 11, 2024
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