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Japan and EU Form Historic Security Partnership Amid Global Tensions

Japan and the European Union announce a security partnership focusing on military cooperation to counter threats from North Korea, Russia, and China.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 5:24 PM ET

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On November 1, Japan and the EU established a security and defense partnership aimed at enhancing military ties through joint exercises and defense industry exchanges. This historic agreement, the first of its kind with an Indo-Pacific nation, reflects growing concerns about regional threats from North Korea, Russia, and China. Key elements include commitments to cooperate on maritime security, cyber defense, and intelligence sharing, amid an increasingly interconnected global security landscape.

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