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Japan to Bolster Military, Strengthen US Ties

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba vows to strengthen Japan's military and its alliance with the US amidst growing regional tensions.

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How important is the Japan-US alliance to Ishiba's security strategy?: The Japan-US alliance is crucial for Japan's security, Ishiba stated, promising to enhance ties with the US and collaborate closely with President-elect Trump. He also mentioned a recent phone conversation where this collaboration was discussed.
What key policy from the 2022 security strategy does Ishiba intend to continue?: Ishiba plans to continue implementing the 2022 security strategy, which includes developing a counter-strike capability with long-range cruise missiles, representing a departure from Japan's self-defense-only principle.
What challenges does Ishiba's government face in implementing its planned policies?: Despite his governing coalition's recent electoral defeat, Ishiba intends to pursue the military buildup plan and strengthen the command system to improve cooperation between Japanese and US troops.
What security concerns did Ishiba highlight regarding China, Russia, and North Korea?: Ishiba's comments, made during an annual troop review, highlighted breaches of Japanese airspace by Chinese and Russian warplanes as unacceptable violations of sovereignty and threats to Japan's safety. He also noted China's increasing military activity around Japan and North Korea's missile tests as growing concerns.
What is Prime Minister Ishiba's stance on Japan's military and its alliance with the US?: Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering Japan's military capabilities and strengthening the alliance with the US under President-elect Donald Trump, citing escalating tensions with China, Russia, and North Korea.

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