The Establishment and Implications of US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism.

The article discusses the establishment of a trilateral cooperation mechanism between the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK), emphasizing their commitment to consult on security threats and expand joint military exercises. Topics include the historical context of U.S.-Japan-ROK relations, their evolving cooperation from the Cold War to the present, and the implications of this trilateral mechanism for regional dynamics, particularly in the context of China's rise.