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UK defence secretary supports Japan self-defence stance
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-defence-secretary-supports-japan-self-defence-stance Michael Fallon welcomes Japanese announcement on collective self-defence. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon...
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UK Royal Marine Commando brings amphibious operations knowledge to Japan
Some time ago I suggested Japan’s plans to build a military amphibious capability might offer an opportunity for the UK Royal Marine Commandos to contribute to UK-Japan Defence Cooperation. I am glad...
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The Role of the Nation State in Addressing Global Challenges: Japan – UK...
This conference was held in Tokyo from 2-3 October 2014 as part of the Chatham House UK – Japan Global Seminar series. Link to more information here. Japanese commentary here. English language version...
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Royal Navy establishes permanent liaison in Japan for partnership with USN...
Vice Admiral Robert L. Thomas, Commander of US Navy 7th Fleet, UK Royal Navy Commander Simon Staley, and Warren Edge, MAST meet during a recent visit to Yokosuka, Japan As part of the UK’s policy to...
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UK-Japan 2+2 meeting to take place in London ‘around’ 21 January 2015
The Japan Times reported that the UK and Japan are due to have their first meeting of Foreign and Defence Ministers (2+2 format) in January 2015. The agenda is thought to include the following items:...
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UK-Japan 2 + 2 meeting Joint Statements
From left to right: Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani, British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands...
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The Anglo-Japan Alliance – three years on
From left to right: Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani, British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands...
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Japan has a strategic perspective beyond Brexit
PHOTO: A ceremony aboard the Japanese Battle Ship Mikasa, in February 2015, recognising British and Japanese cooperation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. US Navy via Wikimedia Commons According to a...
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British Foreign Minister announces UK-Japan hotline
UK Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt announced the installation of a hotline linking his office with counterparts in the Japanese government in a wide ranging speech on foreign policy (link) delivered at...
View ArticleHow is Japan Rethinking Its Role in International Security?
RUSI Global Security Briefing Podcast Episode 33 Neil Melvin 21 September 2022 48 Minute Listen Japan is looking to play a larger role in global security as the country faces new external threats. It...
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