Germany and Japan are rapidly rebuilding their militaries and strengthening ties, 80 years after their alliance in World War II. This renewed cooperation, expected to gain momentum at the Group of 7 summit in Evian, France, includes sharing know-how, technology, and weapons like drones and helicopters. Unlike their historical Axis alignment, this current collaboration is defensive, driven by both countries' resurfaced wariness of America, heightened fears of China's surging power, and Russia's aggression.
Berlin supports Ukraine's defense, while Tokyo is wary of threats from China and North Korea. They are aligning with other "middle powers" like Britain, Canada, and France, positioning themselves as champions of the rules-based international order against the bullying behaviors of powerful nations. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized in March that nations upholding this order "must move even closer together."
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