Japan’s Next Premier Seeks Asian Version of NATO To Protect Against North Korea and Communist China

Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, takes over next week.

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, at Tokyo, September 27, 2024. — Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, at Tokyo, September 27, 2024. Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool Photo via AP

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Sep 28, 2024, 08:47 AM ET