Australia, Japan, U.S. seek to lock in cooperation ahead of Trump 2.0

Experts say U.S. partners need to demonstrate how alliances benefit Washington

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Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, second from right, and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, second from left, hold a meeting in Darwin, Australia, on Nov. 17. (Photo courtesy of Japanese Ministry of Defense/Kyodo)

SHAUN TURTON and RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writers

SYDNEY/DARWIN, Australia -- Australia, Japan and the U.S. are moving to solidify their strategic partnership as Asia braces for potential instability in the lead-up to Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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