Key take away Spurred by fears of a ‘new Ukraine’ in East Asia, European powers are ramping up their presence in the Indo-Pacific When Italy’s flagship Cavour aircraft carrier sailed into Yokosuka Naval Base in late August — its first-ever visit to Japan — the scene heralded what Rome’s envoy to Tokyo described as a “new era” in bilateral relations. The Italians aren’t the only Europeans making their presence felt, however. The visit highlighted a growing trend: Europe’s largest nations are flocking to the Indo-Pacific in an attempt to expand…
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