As US pressures Japan to pay more for defence, will Trump’s demands ‘never end’?
US ambassador nominee to Japan, George Glass, has reiterated Washington's demand for Tokyo to increase its financial contribution towards the cost of maintaining American troops stationed in Japan. This statement, made during his Senate testimony, suggests that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may need to reassess his approach to President Donald Trump on this contentious issue.
Glass's comments, while not entirely unexpected, reflect a growing unease in Japan regarding the US's reliability as an ally. This sentiment stems from Trump's past criticisms of NATO and his questioning of long-standing alliances, leading some to believe that the US might not fully honor its security treaty with Japan, even with increased financial contributions. Critics argue that Japan should prioritize strengthening its own defense capabilities and exploring new alliances in light of these concerns.
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US ambassador nominee to Japan, George Glass, has reiterated Washington's demand for Tokyo to increase its financial contribution towards the cost of maintaining American troops stationed in Japan. This statement, made during his Senate testimony, suggests that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may need to reassess his approach to President Donald Trump on this contentious issue.
Glass's comments, while not entirely unexpected, reflect a growing unease in Japan regarding the US's reliability as an ally. This sentiment stems from Trump's past criticisms of NATO and his questioning of long-standing alliances, leading some to believe that the US might not fully honor its security treaty with Japan, even with increased financial contributions. Critics argue that Japan should prioritize strengthening its own defense capabilities and exploring new alliances in light of these concerns.
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