Editorial

17:19 JST, March 31, 2025

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is disrupting even its allies over issues of security policy and trade, intensifying the turmoil in global affairs.

Amid these circumstances, it is commendable that the defense ministers of Japan and the United States have confirmed for the time being their nations’ policy of working together to enhance their response capabilities.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Japan and held talks with Defense Minister Gen Nakatani. They concurred on the policy of opposing China’s unilateral attempts to change the status quo in maritime areas and also confirmed that they would proceed with a plan to strengthen the functions of U.S. forces in Japan, as agreed during the previous administration of U.S. President Joe Biden.

U.S. forces in Japan are currently operating under the U.S. Indo-Pacific........

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