Embracing Strategic Transformations and Expanding Defense Cooperation

Countries like India, Australia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan are proving skeptics wrong by engaging in strategic transformations and expanding defense cooperation. Japan is undergoing a strategic orientation shift, creating new opportunities. The US conducted discussions with the Philippines to allow additional edcassites, enhancing military access. Likewise, a defense cooperation agreement with Papua New Guinea enables US access opportunities, with plans for investments in port and air fields. These developments highlight the importance of embracing strategic changes and strengthening defense partnerships.