This report argues that the coming years provide a window of opportunity for Europe and Japan to put their relationship on a new trajectory. While the inhibiting factors for both sides have not vanished, they have certainly receded. While the military dimensions of Beijing’s stance in the East China Sea loom large, driving Japan to further deepen its security relationship with the United States, this is not just a test of strength but a contest for legitimacy. With Japan seeking to strengthen its position through the support of international laws and norms, as well as reinforced military assurances from its …read more
Waking up to Geopolitics: A New Trajectory to Japan-Europe Relations
