# Japan Pushes for Proactive Southeast Asia

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372603/why-japan-pushing-more-proactive-southeast-asia-amid-great-power-rivalry

Japan urges Southeast Asian unity amid rising great-power rivalry. Japanese defence minister warns of a deteriorating security environment. Uncertainty over U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy fuels Tokyo's concerns.

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Created: 2026-10-29T11:52:26.502345+00:00

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