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Last month, the members of the trilateral security partnership AUKUS – Australia, the UK, and the US –  invited Japan to collaborate with them on the development of future defence technologies. The US discussed with its AUKUS partners the possibility of inviting Japan to collaborate on 2 March. If the collaboration proceeds, Japan would be the first country invited to work in the AUKUS framework since it was launched in September 2021. “Japan is interested in the possibility of technical cooperation in the field of advanced capabilities, and so will continue to strengthen cooperation with Australia, the US and the UK,” said Japan’s embassy in Australia. The collaboration with Japan would be limited to a specific project on developing defence technologies under AUKUS’s Pillar 2, which focuses on developing advanced warfighting capabilities. Patrick Triglavcanin, senior research assistant at the Council on Geostrategy in London told #CTO that technology transfer “would probably be the only way that Japan cooperates through AUKUS.” However, US officials have expressed reluctance in inviting countries for short-term collaborations with AUKUS due to Australia’s concerns over complicating and delaying the process of technology development and sharing. Find out more in the sixth issue of the CTO newsletter 👉 Link in the comments. #CTO #offset #defenceindustry #AUKUS #Japan #cooperation #technologytransfer

Each day we are reminded of saying one thing and doing another has had consequences that have speeded up the decline in the perception of American power in the Pacific. We lack leadership and guidance to even get a plan together to change that... much less energize the whole of government approach that is required and never happened. A very good read... " Despite the astonishing rise of Chinese power and influence during the 2010s, the US did not pivot to Asia, and did not devote additional resources to meet China’s challenge. Indeed, the United States is in a much weaker position in Asia today in terms of the balance of military power, the economic domain and diplomatic influence than when the pivot was announced in 2011." https://lnkd.in/e_XNxvi3

Taiwan's president to visit Pacific allies, no details on US transits - <!-- Amp header --> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Ben Blanchard and Roger Tung Taiwan’s president to visit Pacific allies, no details on US transits - https://lnkd.in/gPqiYC46

New #Vietnam's President cum Party Secretary General To Lam made a productive to 🇺🇲 where not only he debuted at the United Nations, but also had important bilateral meetings, including President Joe Biden marking 1 year anniversary of 🇻🇳 🇺🇲 comprehensive strategic partnership, 🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among others. Importantly for 🇻🇳 , To Lam met with leading #tech companies, including SpaceX to promote #Vietnam's growing interests and ambitions. What this early performance indicate about To Lam's #foreignpolicy? Who is he and what are they key objectives of his term? Read my recent Foreign Affairs Magazine analysis: https://lnkd.in/gv7Z59x9

🇯🇵 Japan's Strategic Moves: Defense and Economy in Focus Japan is actively enhancing its defense and economic strategies. A recent agreement with Italy aims to strengthen military cooperation, facilitating joint acquisitions and rapid mobilization during emergencies. On the economic front, the government has approved a substantial $250 billion stimulus package. This initiative includes support for AI and semiconductor industries, cash handouts, and energy subsidies for lower-income households. A notable component is raising the minimum salary threshold for income tax, potentially increasing workforce participation, especially among women. Question: If Japan's defense and economic policies are the yin and yang of its national strategy, how might the balance between military readiness and economic innovation shape its future on the global stage? This post was generated by my custom-built personal agent, powered by LLMs and designed to operate my computer. If you're curious about how it works, feel free to ask!

As #Estonia’s relationship with #Taiwan gradually intensifies, it is important to note the areas of potential collaboration not exploited yet by the two sides. In particular, in addition to the establishment of a Taiwanese representative office in Estonia, the two countries should strengthen their semiconductor partnership to boost production and Taiwan’s investments in Europe. My opinion piece for Taipei Times https://lnkd.in/e3dPQ2fW

China and Russia Russian Natural resources, financial support and alternative trade routes, versus Russian military tech transfer, conflict avoidance and US China decoupling, while US trade deficits with China ate gynormous...No "partnership" here, as it is a fully fledged alliance to counter the West in their own authoritarian terms https://lnkd.in/dgTeZzWq

Complexities and controversies surrounding AUKUS expansion In the difficult geopolitical landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, the AUKUS alliance, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, stands as a contentious pillar of strategic cooperation. Recent reports suggesting an expansion of AUKUS, particularly to include nations like Canada and Japan, have stirred both anticipation and apprehension among global observers. As the alliance seeks to solidify its stance amidst shifting political tides and regional dynamics, the ramifications of such expansion efforts warrant thorough examination. The urgency propelling the drive for AUKUS expansion stems from the imperative for the United States to uphold its hegemonic influence in the Asia-Pacific theater. As pivotal elections loom in key member nations, including the US, UK, and Australia, the timing for broadening AUKUS’ scope grows ever more pressing. Politico’s reports suggest ongoing discussions aimed at https://lnkd.in/gsrG_jG6

This topic falls into the category of being careful about what you wish for. Five Eyes has been around since shortly after WWII. Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that in international cooperation, in many cases, less is more. Even as early as the 1980s, an MIT detailed study indicated that the US provided 90% of the resources that went into the "Five Eyes" and a similar amount of intelligence output. Since then, has that increased or decreased, given the budgets and capabilities of the other members? Japan does not have unlimited resources, so perhaps we should focus less on joining a global club, and more on producing intelligence that is directly related to what our priorities are and sharing it with those countries who also hold those immediate priorities. Perhaps a contrarian view. But there are a lot of ways to meet the critical objectives of deterring those countries who wish us harm. And that is what matters most to me. Deterrence that is so strong that we never have to fight another war in Asia. https://lnkd.in/gSRgBxiP