Toward Programme
Japan’s update of its Free and Open Indo-Pacific framework - The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Why it matters
Japan's refresh of its FOIP framework signals sustained Indo-Pacific strategic coordination among US-aligned democracies, reinforcing the architecture within which Australia operates and reducing risks of great-power vacuum in the region. This development supports Australia's alliance posture and regional partnerships, particularly as a counterweight to Chinese strategic expansion in the Indo-Pacific.
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