The EU has embarked on a charm offensive to diversify its alliances, with summits lined up back-to-back and trade talks launched in all directions. Read more
NATO chief Mark Rutte expects the alliance to ramp up its engagement in the strategically important region as threats become increasingly interconnected. Read more
The remarks by Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky came amid what appears to be a dramatic reversal in years of U.S. support for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Read more
France sees increasing pressure, “maybe more on the U.S. side,” that partners in Asia make a choice, its envoy to Singapore said. Read more
Tokyo understands ASEAN’s centrality to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision better than Washington does and should continue leading in defending this regional order. Read more
Pete Hegseth appeared to try and dispel concerns in allied capitals that the U.S. could again see a more transactional approach to foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Read more
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she would meet Rubio and other members of the Trump administration while in Washington for the inauguration. Read more
As funds for Japan’s official security assistance increase, so will Tokyo’s efforts to boost the number of countries it assists, according to the Foreign Ministry. Read more
Pyongyang’s provision of troops as well as weapons and munitions that Moscow can’t produce fast enough carries a symbolic element. Read more
Rising geopolitical tensions are driving the Netherlands to work “more closely than ever before” with Indo-Pacific countries, particularly Japan. Read more
