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 security cooperation with regional partners and increase their military footprints.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/25/asia-pacific/europe-japan-defense-cooperation
