Japan misread the signs in pushing plan for a NATO office

Tokyo needs to find ways to work around the concerns of Europe, Southeast Asia

Masahiro Matsumura

September 19, 2023 05:00 JST

Masahiro Matsumura is professor of international politics and national security at the faculty of law of St. Andrew's University in Osaka.

Read Next

Japan 'cannot maintain' security at current capabilities: SDF chief

Japan 'cannot maintain' security at current capabilities: SDF chief

Why is NATO edging into Asia?

Why is NATO edging into Asia?

NATO Tokyo office is 'still on the table,' says Stoltenberg

NATO Tokyo office is 'still on the table,' says Stoltenberg

No one should be afraid of a NATO office in Japan

No one should be afraid of a NATO office in Japan

International relations

EU-Japan to upgrade security ties in Asia: summit statement draft

EU-Japan to upgrade security ties in Asia: summit statement draft

A NATO office in Japan would only bring trouble

A NATO office in Japan would only bring trouble

Latest on Opinion

Physical spaces are as vital to employee well-being as benefits and policies

Physical spaces are as vital to employee well-being as benefits and policies

Adipec 2025: Resilience is the new baseload for Asia's oil and gas

Adipec 2025: Resilience is the new baseload for Asia's oil and gas

Admitting the need for foreigners, Takaichi first politicizes migrant issues

Admitting the need for foreigners, Takaichi first politicizes migrant issues

Sponsored Content