Japan Should Avoid Solely Relying on U.S., Engage in Global Diplomacy; Strong Ties with Like-Minded Nations is Vital

Japan Should Avoid Solely Relying on U.S., Engage in Global Diplomacy; Strong Ties with Like-Minded Nations is Vital

Shotaro Yachi, former secretary general of the National Security Secretariat, said in an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun that Japan should not rely solely on the United States, but instead increasingly reach out to build stronger ties with other like-minded nations.