Taiwan’s Security and the US-Japan Alliance: An Interview with Representative Yasutaka Nakasone

This Hudson Institute event features Representative Yasutaka Nakasone of Japan discussing the importance of Japan-Taiwan relations, US-Japan relations, and US-Japan-Taiwan relations. He highlights the historical ties between Japan and Taiwan, emphasizing the cultural, geographical, and emotional closeness. Nakasone addresses current global challenges, including protectionism and the G2 dynamic, advocating for stronger cooperation between the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. He outlines Japan's strategy to become a self-reliant ally, focusing on economic and national security through strategic investments in key sectors like AI and shipbuilding. Nakasone stresses the shared responsibility of maritime nations to defend sea lanes and proposes practical measures for Japan, the US, and Taiwan to enhance cooperation, intelligence sharing, and crisis communication to deter potential crises, particularly concerning Taiwan.