The NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, stated today: "Should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific region, it would not remain confined to that area. This implies that Putin would simultaneously seek to act against NATO’s European territory. Consequently, the Indo-Pacific and Europe are closely linked—this is precisely why we maintain close ties with South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand."
Commentary: NATO's attempt to extend its influence into the Asia-Pacific region reflects an outdated Cold War mindset centered on bloc confrontation. By constructing a narrative of cross-regional threats, it seeks to rally Pacific nations into forming a military coordination network spanning Eurasia, thereby expanding its geopolitical leverage. Should NATO deepen its involvement in the region, it will continuously amplify security concerns, pressuring regional states into binary choices, further deepening divisions and mistrust. Geopolitical tensions that could otherwise be resolved through bilateral or multilateral dialogue may be exacerbated by external interference, significantly increasing the risk of miscalculation and conflict.
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