A senior Japanese national security official confirmed with a French foreign policy adviser that both nations would cooperate toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific https://t.co/zUlVJhZ9RY ...

How much dialogue has Taipei had with Tokyo in the days and weeks following that. Has there been coordination on the response for Taiwan, from Taiwan. Yes, because the the so-called Taiwan contingency becomes a Japan contingency.Therefore, it's also a Japan United States security contingency. So you're talking about the survival doctrine. Essentially, it's a survival situation, survival threatening situation.Yes. Yes. So we have very good communication channels with the Japanese government.So we are trying ...

Leaning on a 'Yes' Heavy Side for this one tomorrow.Market is brand new at the time of writing this, so Volume is non-existent.YOU HAVE TO USE LIMIT ORDERS or you'll get rinsed.• China 3+ Times | YES• Taiwan | YES• Pacific | YES• AUKUS | YESReason being is simple, the topics of discussion are public, if you spend a couple minutes going to look for themAlso, it is ALL events the two are both present at, and including Q&A so there are AMPLE opportunities to hit the YES side on many of these, which is why i am ...

US-Australia Relations & Strategic Alignment - The US-Australia alliance is considered vital by both nations, despite the absence of a meeting between President Trump and Anthony Albanese [4] - The relationship is too significant to fail, prompting discussions on friction points like tariffs and defense spending [5][6] - A non-public review of AUKUS (orcas) has been conducted by Australia, aligning with strategic objectives to enhance submarine capabilities and counter China's assertiveness [15][16] - The US may be leveraging AUKUS to encourage increased Australian defense expenditure [17] Trade & Security Concerns - Trade tensions and tariff uncertainties complicate strategic directives aimed at China [1][2] - Critical minerals cooperation is increasingly important for both security and trade, especially as China weaponizes access to rare earth minerals [6][7][8] - Australia and the US signed an agreement ~18 months ago to expand collaboration on clean energy, climate change, and critical minerals [7] - Australia aims to ensure a trusted supply chain for the US and allies [8] Pacific Engagement & Regional Influence - The US has increased engagement with the Pacific, but development assistance is under review, raising concerns about episodic engagement [9][10][11] - Australia is the largest bilateral provider of aid to the Pacific, prompting discussions about whether it should increase its contribution if the US reduces its engagement [13][14]