Incoming Japan PM Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' idea test for US …
TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Shigeru Ishiba, tapped to be Japan's next prime minister, may cause diplomatic headaches for the U.S. with proposals to revamp Tokyo's closest alliance by locking...
Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' dead on arrival as new PM set for …
Oct 8, 2024 · New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s “Asian NATO” proposal appears dead on arrival. The idea, long-mulled by the former defense chief, has faced an outpouring of criticism …
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister | AP News
Ishiba has proposed an Asian version of the NATO military alliance, and said Friday that the idea is to form “an organic connection” of existing U.S.-led defense networks such as the ANZUS …
Ishiba’s Push for an ‘Asian NATO’ Is a Non-starter
Oct 10, 2024 · The Japanese prime minister’s call for an Asian NATO is farfetched – and risks alienating key Indo-Pacific stakeholders, including India and ASEAN.
Japan's New Leader Pushes Nuclear Weapons and Controversial 'Asian NATO ...
Oct 3, 2024 · Japan's hawkish Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for an "Asian version of NATO" to counter the rising threats of military cooperation from China, Russia, and North Korea.
Japanese ministers say they are not pursuing PM's 'Asian NATO' …
Oct 2, 2024 · Shigeru Ishiba made the proposal ahead of his victory in the ruling party leadership election on Friday, arguing that it would bolster security in Asia. But on Tuesday, Indian …
FOCUS: Japan PM Ishiba opts for pragmatic diplomacy, no talk of Asian NATO
Oct 13, 2024 · Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba opted for a pragmatic approach in his diplomatic debut on his visit to Laos that ended Friday, avoiding any mention of his …
Japan's new top diplomat calls 'Asian NATO' an idea for the future
Oct 3, 2024 · Newly appointed Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday described the "Asian NATO" concept proposed by his boss, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, as one worth …
Ishiba advocates creation of ‘Asian version of NATO,’ equality in …
Sep 11, 2024 · (Takeshi Iwashita) Shigeru Ishiba, a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election, expressed his desire to create an “Asian version of NATO” and …
Ishiba to avoid ‘Asian NATO’ pitch during ASEAN summits
Oct 10, 2024 · Ishiba said he will not bring up establishing an “Asian NATO” during his visit. He had repeatedly made this claim during the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential …