Putting a European in place as the leader of Nato forces might seem like an easy option, but there are several major issues.

Colonel Susan Myers, in an email, had questioned Mr Vance's assertions during his March visit to the base. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani says Japan wants to participate in a NATO command for its Ukrainian mission as Japan ...

The Pentagon said Tuesday Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield has been removed as the U.S. military representative to NATO "due to a loss in confidence in her ability to lead." ...

TOKYO — Japan expressed interest Tuesday in participating in the NATO command for its Ukrainian mission based in Germany in what would be a major boost in ties with the largely European alliance.

NATO has stepped up its ties with Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, known as the IP4, in recent years, with their officials attending NATO ministerial and summit meetings.