#JASDF ( #KokuJieitai ) participated in U.S.-Philippines joint exercise #Balikatan2024 Apr 22-27 as an observer for the first time. We will contribute to the effort to foster peace and stability in #IndoPacific by strengthening cooperation with the U.S., Philippines and others.
A new U.S. Indo-Pacific Command commander to seize and shape a new era in the #USJapanAlliance . Expect a continued strengthening of security alliances and collective deterrence across the #IndoPacific under the leadership of U.S. Navy Admiral Paparo. Welcome aboard! U.S. Forces Japan
Thrilled to have recently visited the NATO HQ in Brussels & had the privilege of meeting Mr. Pietro De Matteis Pietro DE MATTEIS & Ms. Barbora Maronkova , Public Diplomacy Division. Our discussion delved into NATO's evolving engagements in the Indo-Pacific.
#NATO #IndoPacific
🔥Coming soon! Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Harry Harris, former U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander & Ambassador to #SouthKorea , answers Ray Powell & Jim Carouso, 'Why Should We Care About America's #IndoPacific Allies?'
Later this week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Links below👇
#PressRelease : ACVs Mark Operational Debut in #IndoPacific
15th MEU's employment of the ACV at #Balikatan24 underscores U.S. Marines commitment to modernizing the force in support of a #FreeandopenIndoPacific .
Full release: dvidshub.net/r/2geyba
Breaking #US ' First island chain is one reason why #China wants to take #Taiwan . But the bigger reason is being able to drive a wedge b/w nations north & south of Taiwan.
If & when that happens, China would also be able to control most of #IndoPacific trade! Yael _Formosa 鹿島橋閒人🧋⛩️
The second joint meeting of the defense chiefs of #Australia #Japan #Philppines & #US in #Hawaii signals a new defense matrix unraveling in the #IndoPacific amidst escalating tension due to China's extensive assertions.1/3 Ray Powell Pitz Defense Analysis Big brother
#IndoPacific
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu revealed at a meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry on May 3 that the ministry has decided to intensify the modernization of coastal radio station infrastructure and that observation posts are being set up on the southern Kuril…
How many fronts is #China willing to open in #IndoPacific ? It was already embroiled in a long-standing conflict with #Taiwan , then it agitated #Philippines by attacking its vessels in PH's EEZ & now again it is escalating the situation with Taiwan. 1/3 Solomon Yue Antonio Graceffo
The #US Is Assembling a ‘Squad’ of Allies to Counter #China in the #IndoPacific
It's actually a #SouthChinaSea / East Asia squad where the Philippines replaces India when compared to the QUAD.
The ‘Squad’ requires significant military commitment, integration &…
Tap. #CCPChina seeks choke hold on oil & gas shipments to #Japan , #SouthKorea , #Taiwan #Philippines & others in #IndoPacific .
⚓ Ahoy beloved NATO #MaritimeSecurity Naval Officers and fellow Sailors! Can't wait to share my experience from #IndoPacific and research on #NATO #HumanSecurity and how #OceanChange affects our peace&stability. Thank you MARSEC COE 🇹🇷💙
With the threat of an expansionist #China looming large, the #US and its #IndoPacific allies — #Australia , #Japan and #Philippines — today opposed #Beijing ’s activities in the #SouthChinaSea and its attempts to unilaterally alter the maritime status quo.
Excellent discussion with EconDiplomacy@State Assistant Secretary Toloui and @usaseanbusiness on greater economic cooperation with #PartnersInProsperity in the Philippines and the #IndoPacific .