Defense companies from #Japan and the #EU met on Monday to step up #security co-op and bolster their emerging defense industries. See our previous webinar on advancing security in Asia: youtube.com/watch?v=Z8kTDz… Read more via Nikkei Asia: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aeros…

Defense is evolving, and in light of modern conflicts, #Japan's Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces is advancing #AI and #drone tech in response. A new team will front multilateral discussion on #UAV use with countries like the #US. Read more The Japan News: japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defen…

In today's uniquely complex #security environment, #Japan's official security assistance (OSA) program is now planned to help shore up defenses for #Thailand, #Philippines, #Tonga, and five other countries. Read more via The Japan News japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defen…

The issue of #tariffs gave #Japan and #SouthKorea a great reason to come together as 石破茂 and 이재명 celebrated 60 years of diplomacy this week. Read more The Economist economist.com/asia/2025/06/2…

#Australia needs new frigates, and Japan's Mogami-class ships are the perfect fit. PM 石破茂's advisor 長島昭久 東京30区（府中、多摩、稲城市） just visited Perth to give a final push to win the contract. Also see #AU's last webinar on Japan's new security strategy: youtube.com/watch?v=49Ltwq…

Given the importance of minerals/rare earths, a minerals initiative between #IndoPacific countries and the #US was just locked in at a #Quad meeting of Dr. S. Jaishankar🇮🇳, Secretary Marco Rubio🇺🇸, Senator Penny Wong🇦🇺, and Takeshi Iwaya of MOFA of Japan🇯🇵. Read more 朝日新聞(asahi shimbun）: asahi.com/ajw/articles/1…

Mitsubishi will diversify #Japan's LNG, importing from #Canada for the first time--a huge step for energy security with a like-minded partner. via JAPAN Forward: japan-forward.com/japan-to-impor… Check out our past #AU webinar on energy here: youtube.com/watch?v=N_KIDJ…

#AU 26, "#IndoPacific and #Europe Partnering for a Secure and Stable Region" is on July 24 @ 9AM BST/5PM JST/6PM AEDT/4PM SST ft. Eva Pejsova (CSDS), Rory Medcalf (ANU National Security College), Giulio Pugliese (King's College London) and Michito Tsuruoka / 鶴岡路人 (Keio Global) Join: tinyurl.com/2wrrunmb

#AU 26 is proud to have Eva Pejsova of CSDS & FRS moderate our session on #EU-#Japan security cooperation in the #IndoPacific. An expert in the field, she also lectures at Sciences Po. Register below to watch on July 24, 10am CEST/5pm JST: global-nikkei.com/asiaundercurre…

In this turbulent era, #Japan and #EU are signing off on a rules based economic order and enhancing co-op across trade and #defense later this month. On the 24th, our expert panelists will talk security and stability between Europe and the #IndoPacific: global-nikkei.com/asiaundercurre…

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Giulio Pugliese (King's College London and European University Institute), APAC international politics expert, as a panelist at our #AU session next week on #EU-#Japan security co-op in the #IndoPacific. Register to watch on July 24, 10am CEST/5pm JST: global-nikkei.com/asiaundercurre…

Next week, international security expert Prof. Michito Tsuruoka / 鶴岡路人 (Keio Global Keio Center for Strategy) lends his skill to our #AU session on #EU-#Japan security co-op in the #IndoPacific. Register to watch on July 24, 10am CEST/5pm JST: global-nikkei.com/asiaundercurre…

In just a few days, Prof. Rory Medcalf (ANU National Security College) brings his years of diplomacy and security expertise to our #AU panel to discuss #EU-#Japan security co-op in the #IndoPacific. Register to watch on July 24, 6pm AEST/5pm JST: global-nikkei.com/asiaundercurre…

And we're LIVE🔴with our experts on #IndoPacific security/economy for #AU's 26th webinar. Come check it out! Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/live/jLoKC9P-F… or Nikkei's site: channel.nikkei.co.jp/asiaundercurre…