This is interesting, especially given China's proximity.
RESOLVED: Japan Is Ready to Become a Formal Member of Five Eyes
RESOLVED: Japan Is Ready to Become a Formal Member of Five Eyes
Dislike from the security standpoint.This is interesting, especially given China's proximity.
RESOLVED: Japan Is Ready to Become a Formal Member of Five Eyes
Dislike from the security standpoint.
^ Though nothing is ever foolproof, this.Doesn't the collective history of hatred between the two mean no leaks/breeches/issues?
That being China and Japan.
Dislike from the security standpoint.
I was under the impression that they would be a junior partner of sorts which would make sense until reliability can be proven (or not). Other countries have been mooted too but I don't know if that's actual work going on or just talk. India was one raised but I would be wary about dealing with India.
I don't know if Japan is ready for FVEY, but maybe it is time to consider a new security group that encompasses nations who have more to lose than to gain by partnering w/ China.
Sixth, Japan has plenty to offer to the Five Eyes. It is skilled in specialized intelligence gathering and sharing, particularly signals intelligence (SIGINT) obtained from radio stations and data shared electronically. Japan also has one of the world’s most vast intelligence-gathering frameworks, built in the post-war period to stay alert, keeping in view of its insignificant military presence. Its historical focus on China and North Korea—which have been further enhanced in recent times with the recognition of China and North Korea as Tokyo’s biggest security threats—only makes Japan’s bid stronger.
I think the entire idea has an interesting slant to it.
Huh, I’m gonna come out right now and say I’ve never heard of “five eyes”. I guess I have some reading to do.
Another article from August. The proposed expansion includes Japan, Germany, France and South Korea. Very interesting strategic choices.
Is Seoul Prepared to Join a Five Eyes Plus Framework? | 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea