China, Russia, and North Korea are increasingly launching cyberattacks, so Japan, the United States, and the Philippines are teaming up to create a collective cyber defence network. At their trilateral summit in Washington on April 11, Presidents Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are expected to reach an agreement on this cooperation.
This initiative aims to protect critical infrastructure and government facilities. There are currently cybersecurity negotiations between the United States and Japan, as well as ongoing discussions with the Philippines. The United States and Japan offer support to the Philippines in response to cyberattacks, with China being the main suspect.
As demonstrated by Russia’s hybrid warfare during its invasion of Ukraine, cyberspace has become a new theatre of operations.
In March 2022, the Self-Defence Forces of Japan formed a cyberdefense unit to implement active cyberdefense tactics. The United States, the Philippines, and Japan might work together to avert attacks. The U.S., possessing robust cyber defence capabilities, offers its expertise to Japan and the Philippines.
Furthermore, joint patrols in the South China Sea to prevent Beijing’s maritime invasions and strengthening supply chains for essential supplies like nickel and semiconductors will also be topics of discussion during the summit.
