Meeting with Major-General Koji Matsunaga (JGSDF) on regional security issues

During his visit to Okinawa in December 2023, European Values Director Jakub Janda was briefed by Commanding General of the 15th Brigade (JGSDF) Major-General Koji Matsunaga on regional security issues.

It is clear how much Japanese defense establishment understands that cooperating with Europeans makes sense, despite the geographical distance.

Our think-tank will work on finding areas of Japan-NATO cooperation which is highly needed, given how NATO understands threats posed by Russia, China and North Korea.