Shifting Winds: Ishiba's Japan and Asian NATO

This chapter focuses on Shigeru Ishiba's election as Japan's new prime minister and his proposal for an Asian NATO security alliance. It examines the political dynamics, contrasting ideologies within the Liberal Democratic Party, and the challenges of forming a pan-Asian coalition amidst skepticism from key regional players. The discussion also highlights the implications for Japan's defense policies and its relationship with the U.S. in the evolving geopolitical landscape.