What Happened
Tokyo Seeks To Balance US Engagement And Regional Autonomy
Japan is revising its security policy to strengthen defense capabilities and expand regional security networks, while maintaining its alliance with the US. The goal is to keep the US engaged in the Indo-Pacific and fill strategic vacuums that may emerge from US disengagement. This approach reflects Japan’s desire to preserve the regional order and prevent the erosion of its security and prosperity. According to Ryo Sahashi, published in the Carnegie Asia Program.