Nazar Kurbanov

Intern at the Center for Spatial Analysis of International Relations, Institute of International Studies, MGIMO Institute of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

The intensification of Japan’s Indo-Pacific policy. The Chinese vector

During the summer of 2024, Japan sharply intensified its foreign policy in its most important aspects, particularly on China and Pacific states. In our opinion, this intensification and some improvements in Japanese relations with China are primarily related to balancing its military and political activities with Western countries. On the one hand, Japan is building up its own defence potential and strengthening various multilateral formats in the field of security; on the other hand, it is trying to reduce tension in relations with China.

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The intensification of Japan’s Indo-Pacific policy. The vector of Western countries

In July 2024, Japan sharply intensified its foreign policy in the most important areas, particularly regarding strengthening relations with the countries of the collective West, split into three aspects: US, South Korean and European. Japan has focused on defence cooperation with its allies in both bilateral and multilateral formats (IP4, AUKUS+, NATO, the Seoul-Washington-Tokyo axis, etc.).

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Russia in Japanese foreign policy at present. Humanitarian and political aspects

From the very beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Japan has taken one of the toughest positions towards our country, repeatedly condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, imposing several sets of sanctions, regularly updating them and adding new positions. For example, on 1 March 2024, Japan once again tightened sanctions against our country, adding 12 more individuals and 36 organisations to the “black list”, including Kalashnikov, Almaz-Antey, Uralvagonzavod, etc…

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Turkish "support" for Ukraine

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Japan's fake support for Ukraine

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Intensifying Japan's security co-operation with Asia-Pacific countries

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Development of Russian-Turkish economic cooperation against the backdrop of US counteraction

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