Expert Explains | Inside Japan’s defence pivot: Why it matters for India and the Indo-Pacific
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, emphasizing Japan's updated vision for a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' and its shift from a pacifist defence policy. Former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlighted that Japan's defence modernisation is driven by increasing regional threats, which presents opportunities for India's defence-industrial ambitions. This pivot could enhance strategic cooperation between Japan and India in the Indo-Pacific region.