Confronting China, concerns about the US, and ambitions to extend political, security, and military influence to the Indo-Pacific region for Germany and to Europe for Japan have led both countries to recognize each other as ideal security partners. In this respect, Tokyo is Germany's most important partner in the Indo-Pacific, while Berlin is Japan's most important partner in Europe.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (right) and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi review the honor guard during a welcoming ceremony in Tokyo on March 22.
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Given the realities of the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, the fact that US allies like Germany and Japan no longer fully trust Washington's commitments to security protection and military support, as well as the need for both countries to counter China, has forced Japan and Germany to diversify their military, defense, and security partnerships. Both countries must define new strategies and gradually reduce their dependence on the US. Both must seek new partners to develop their own modern military and defense industries and build networks of gateways and staging areas for military operations when needed anywhere in the world.
Beyond cooperation in military technical research, technology transfer, and logistical support, Germany and Japan are also considering jointly conducting military operations elsewhere in the world , such as in the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire.
It's not just China that's concerned and the US that's unhappy; several other EU and NATO members in Europe are also displeased with Germany and Japan building a security partnership as the centerpiece and cornerstone of their bilateral relationship.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhat-duc-doi-tac-an-ninh-ly-tuong-18526032422083191.htm
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