Enemies in World War II Now Providing America With Vital Backing Against Today’s Foes

A display of close cooperation between Japan and Germany provides a dramatic counterpoint to the summit at Moscow between the Russian and Chinese strongmen.

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Chancellor Scholz, right, and Prime Minister Kishida at Tokyo, March 18, 2023. David Mareuil/Pool via AP

America’s worst enemies in World War II now form a bulwark against America’s worst foes in both Europe and Asia.

The leaders of Japan and Germany, meeting at Tokyo, agreed on the importance of building up their own historically powerful military structures, citing the need to counter the Russians in Ukraine and to join in fulfilling their mutual vision of defense in Asia against China.

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