US Ambassador Nominee Discusses US-Japan Alliance and Border Security

Strengthening the US-Japan Alliance

• 🇯🇵 The US-Japan Alliance is a cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific, crucial for deterring aggression from China, Russia, and North Korea.
• 💡 Enhanced cooperation requires Japan to reinforce its capabilities and for the alliance to become truly interoperable.
• 🚀 To achieve this, the US can assist Japan with cybersecurity and explore co-production of military equipment, such as Amraam missiles, to expedite procurement and strengthen supply chains.
• 💰 Economic cooperation is also vital, with Japan being a significant export market for US goods like pork, beef, corn, and potentially grain-based fuels for sustainable aviation fuel.

Addressing Border Security with Mexico

• 🤝 Establishing a dialogue with Mexico is key to recognizing that border security is a shared problem.
• ⚠️ The nominee emphasized the need to support Mexican politicians and officials who want to do the right thing, acknowledging they face coercion and threats from terrorist cartels.
• 📈 Increasing information sharing and protecting officials committed to security efforts can significantly improve the situation at the southern border.