#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

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

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

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New footage of aggressive tactics by 🇨🇳 coastguard vessels and 🇨🇳 fishermen's maritime militia against 🇵🇭 Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.
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#IndoPacific #JaideepMazumdar #SecretaryEast #DrSJaishankar

U/S Maria Tripodi participates in OCDE ministerial.
🗣️“Italy supports a stronger projection worldwide of OECD , capable of welcoming new strategic partners in #LatinAmerica and #IndoPacific and will continue to encourage this path of enlargement.'

#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…

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 &…

#BALIKATAN2024 videos

The first-ever Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME) between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the US #IndoPacific Command are underway in the #SouthChinaSea marking a significant step forward in regional cooperation.

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

#China 's territorial claims illegal, deceptive: U.S. #IndoPacific chief

Adm. Samuel Paparo says Beijing's actions go further than 'gray zone'.

China's intrusive and expansionist claims in the Indo-Pacific are 'illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive,' the new commander of…

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🧋⛩️

#IndoPacific swing states who are in favor of #China are going to lose in the long term. No one is going to pick up their tabs for Chinese debt as it would essentially mean sending funds to #CCP . 1/2

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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 🇹🇷💙

Big chunk of cash for the Palestinians in the foreign aid bill. More than we will be spending in the whole Indopacific!

You'd never know it from the Palestinian activists

#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

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.