Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment after Second World War, says Fumio Kishida
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II, citing regional tensions in the South China Sea. He emphasized the importance of the Japan-India partnership and connectivity initiatives to promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
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The comments highlight shifting geopolitical alliances and Japan's strategic pivot toward strengthening defense capabilities and regional infrastructure in response to China's influence.
Japan is experiencing the “most severe” security scenario that it confronted since the Second World War, said the former Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to The Hindu . Responding to questions over email, Mr. Kishida described connectivity as the ‘key to prosperity’ in South Asia and highlighted his concept of ‘industrial value chain’ that aims to connect India’s northeastern States with the Bay of Bengal region. Mr. Kishida also said that China’s activities in the South China Sea “heighten regional tensions”.
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