Washington says the military restructuring is aimed at countering growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
The United States says it is revamping its military command in Japan as the two countries face what they call the biggest strategic challenge from China.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says it is the most significant change since the military alliance was formed 70 years ago.
Washington and Tokyo say they are increasingly concerned about what they call an “evolving security environment.”
They accuse China of adopting coercive behavior to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas, around Taiwan and throughout the region.
The renewal comes at a time when China is expanding its nuclear arsenal and Russia is strengthening its military ties with North Korea.
How will this agreement change the security relationship between the United States and Japan?
And how will China respond?
Presenter:
Mohamed Jamjoom
Guests:
Victor Gao – Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization
Tomohiko Taniguchi – Special Advisor to the Fujitsu Future Studies Center
Evan Laksmana – Editor of the International Institute for Strategic Studies
