Join Robert Ward and guests Professor Takahara Akio, a University of Tokyo expert on Chinese diplomacy, Dr. Elizabeth Wishnick, a senior research scientist focused on Sino-Russian relations, and Dr. Catherine Jones, a security lecturer at St Andrews. The trio discusses the implications of the deepening Russia-China partnership, especially in light of the Ukraine conflict. They delve into Japan's security challenges, the need for stronger U.S. ties, and the delicate geopolitical balancing act Japan faces with China and Russia. A vibrant exploration of a complex landscape!