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German Defense Minister Advocates for Global Collaboration in Asia

3/30/2026

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius completed an eight-day tour of Japan, Singapore, and Australia to push a rules-based international order.
He urged middle powers to collaborate to boost influence, while noting that superpowers must shape the order.
Pistorius described dynamics as increasingly complex and called for reforms to counter Russia and China.
He seeks greater German self-reliance and adherence to international law, while noting alignment challenges with India and Indonesia.

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius completed an eight-day tour of Japan, Singapore, and Australia to push a rules-based international order.
He urged middle powers to collaborate to boost influence, while noting that superpowers must shape the order.
Pistorius described dynamics as increasingly complex and called for reforms to counter Russia and China.
He seeks greater German self-reliance and adherence to international law, while noting alignment challenges with India and Indonesia.