Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on April 10 to discuss how to deepen the bilateral alliance and contribute to global stability at a time when conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East make restoring the international order more pressing than ever.

The security environment around Japan is becoming increasingly dire, necessitating a stronger Japan-U.S. alliance. That will require Tokyo to assume an unprecedented level of responsibility. Some aspects of cooperation with Washington are vague, and Kishida should clarify these issues to gain the public's understanding.