"NATO's Japan Office Signals Deeper Ties in Asia-Pacific Amid China's Concerns"

NATO is reportedly planning to open a liaison office in Japan, its first in Asia, to facilitate consultations with security partners such as South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, with geopolitical challenges from China and Russia in mind. The proposed office is due to open next year in Tokyo, and details such as whether Japan would provide the space or NATO would fund it are under negotiation. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg visited Japan in January and pledged to strengthen ties in the face of "historic" security challenges.