Only a formal regional military alliance can prevent war in the region, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said recently.

Japan's foreign and defence ministers said on Wednesday they are not working on a proposal by Japan's new prime minister to establish an "Asian NATO", as the U.S. and India had rejected the idea. Shigeru Ishiba made the proposal ahead of his victory in the ruling party leadership election on Friday,

The idea of an "Asian NATO" floated by Japan's new prime minister is one to consider in the mid- to long-term but not imminent, the new foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, said on Wednesday. Asian nations have expressed skepticism and reticence in response to the call from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve the participation of Croatian soldiers in NATO's mission to support Ukraine, citing concerns about the conflict potentially spreading to Croatia and prioritizing the safety of his country.

By bne IntelliNews Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve the participation of Croatian soldiers in a Nato mission to support Ukraine, sparking a heated argument with the Croatian government.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to allow Croatian soldiers to join NATO’s mission supporting Ukraine, saying he is worried the conflict could spread to Croatia and wants to focus on keeping the country safe.