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Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry

29 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 KOIZUMI URGES SOUTHEAST ASIA TO BOLSTER SECURITY RESPONSE Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday called on Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their collective response to emerging security threats. He warned of a “rapidly deteriorating” security environment. Source: South China Morning Post #Japan #SoutheastAsia #greatpowerrivalry

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