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The Quad and the triple threats to Japan's security
PM Fumio Kishida’s response to the challenges posed by China, Russia and North Korea reveals the shifts in strategic thinking.
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Leaders of the Quad bloc meeting in Tokyo on May 24, 2022.
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James D.J. Brown
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The approach of Chinese and Russian strategic bombers to Japan's airspace, followed a day later by North Korea's missile tests, vividly demonstrate that Japan is facing threats on three fronts.
Last week's Quad summit, and the accompanying bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, showcased Japan's proposed response, as well as the challenges that remain.
