The Japanese View of Europe: The Globalization of Security
“Tokyo’s approach to collective security includes a strong emphasis on respect for international law. Japan sees Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a direct challenge to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, which are also at risk in Asia due to China’s claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Japan recognizes that failure to take decisive action against such a flagrant violation of the international order in Europe could encourage similar actions in Asia, undermining the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.”