The Japan Times1d ago
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first G7 summit, securing support for stronger supply chain resilience while pressing leaders to keep Indo-Pacific security risks in view — two key goals at the meeting. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/takaichi-g7-japan-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #g7 #sanaetakaichi #minerals #rareearths #china #us #donaldtrump #indopacific #taiwan #chinajapanrelations
In G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy

The prime minister’s clearest imprint came in the area of critical minerals, where bloc leaders agreed to step up cooperation on supply-chain resilience and stockpiling.

The Japan Times
Analyst2071d ago

China Expands Security Footprint Across Indo-Pacific

China's military presence in the Indo-Pacific has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a regional focus to a broader security footprint across the region. From peacekeeping to counter-piracy missions, China's defence diplomacy has become a central tool of statecraft under Xi Jinping's leadership.

https://osintsights.com/china-expands-security-footprint-across-indo-pacific?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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China Expands Security Footprint Across Indo-Pacific

Learn how China's security footprint has expanded across the Indo-Pacific under Xi Jinping and discover the implications - read the report now.

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Gopi Adusumilli 1d ago
US Senate panel advances South China Sea bill to strengthen coordination with partners in Indo-Pacific #Senate #SouthChinaSea #IndoPacific #socialnewsxyz
The News Lens1d ago
美國戰爭部：印太司令部恢復舊稱太平洋司令部，「印太戰略」後續引發關注中央通訊社 2026-06-18 09:59:00 CST美國國防部宣布，將「印太司令部」恢復舊稱「太平洋司令部」，此為 2018 年更名後再次變更。官方強調，其責任區、任務及對區域盟友的承諾維持不變。此舉旨在彰顯該司令部的歷史傳承與榮譽感。
https://www.thenewslens.com/article/268647
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美國戰爭部：印太司令部恢復舊稱太平洋司令部，「印太戰略」後續引發關注 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網

美國國防部宣布，將「印太司令部」恢復舊稱「太平洋司令部」，此為 2018 年更名後再次變更。官方強調，其責任區、任務及對區域盟友的承諾維持不變。此舉旨在彰顯該司令部的歷史傳承與榮譽感。

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The Japan Times2d ago
The United States military's oldest and largest unified combatant command is getting a name change. Again. To its former name. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/politics/us-indopacom-name-change/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #us #usmilitary #defense #india #indopacific #china #donaldtrump
Pentagon restores U.S. military’s Pacific Command moniker, dropping ‘Indo’

The command’s vast area of responsibility “remains exactly the same,” the Pentagon said, with the move coming amid soured U.S.-India ties.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times2d ago
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit, exchanging views on the Indo-Pacific even as the crisis in the Middle East continued to dominate the gathering. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/japan/politics/takaichi-trump-g7-china-indopacific/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #g7 #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #china #taiwan #indopacific #iran #middleeast
Takaichi and Trump talk Indo-Pacific as Mideast crisis overshadows G7 summit

The meeting came as the grouping reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas and across the Taiwan Strait.

The Japan Times
Kraken2d ago

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INDOPACOM renamed to USPACOM
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the renaming of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), restoring the designation used from 1947 to 2018. The area of responsibility and mission remain unchanged.

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The Japan Times2d ago
Japan is moving with unusual speed to deepen defense partnerships across the Indo-Pacific following the easing of military export restrictions, with Indonesia emerging as one of the clearest beneficiaries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/japan/politics/japan-defense-exports-southeast-asia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #defense #defenseministry #shinjirokoizumi #indonesia #indonesiajapanrelations #indopacific #china #philippines #sdf #malaysia
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push

Japan is moving with unusual speed to deepen defense ties across the Indo-Pacific after easing military export rules, with Indonesia emerging as one of the clearest beneficiaries.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times4d ago
As Japan prepares to revise its three strategic security documents, a debate is emerging over how to adapt to new forms of warfare, including how best to counter China's fleet of advanced bombers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/15/japan/japan-china-bombers-defense/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #china #pla #sdf #defense #missiles #drones #indopacific
Chinese bombers put Japan’s defense strategy in jeopardy, report finds

Long-range counterair ability to detect, track and engage Chinese aircraft before they can launch attacks is missing from current plans, a think tank says.

The Japan Times
LeadersCartel5d ago

South Korea's political upheaval is reshaping Indo-Pacific security dynamics. With Yoon facing a 30-year sentence, Seoul's governance fractures just as China-North Korea ties harden—threatening US alliance stability at a critical geopolitical moment. What's next for regional security architecture?

#GeopoliticalIntelligence #SouthKorea #IndoPacific #USAlliances #SecurityStudies #RegionalDynamics

— LeadersCartel Intelligence

https://leaderscartel.com/intelligence/2026/06/12/south-koreas-political-crisis-destabilizes-us-alliance-in-in

South Korea's Political Crisis Destabilizes US Alliance in Indo-Pacific

Yoon's 30-year sentence fractures Seoul's governance as China-North Korea ties harden regional security dynamics.

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