By Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp / Special to The Japan News
11:37 JST, October 7, 2024
After three years in command, I am convinced the U.S.-Japan Alliance has never been more capable and powerful in countering potential threats on our horizon. Russia, North Korea and the Chinese Communist Party’s provocative and coercive actions aim to sow public doubts about America’s resolve and commitment to allies and partners in the region. The conduct of these nations demonstrates a disregard for international cooperation as embodied by a shared vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
As we undertake the most consequential evolution of our alliance since its founding, we are committed to countering attempts by bad actors aiming to dismantle the international rules-based order that has kept the peace in the Indo-Pacific for more than 70 years.
Together we are moving swiftly to counter the growing........