South Korea in talks to join 'Asian Nato' as threat of Cold War with China looms 

South Korea is more than welcomed

Chinas feelings are not my concern

How does this guy think democracy survived through the first Cold War? ALLIANCES!!!! Does this guy also blame Ukraine for Russia's war of choice? 🇺🇸💙🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦🇯🇵🇰🇷🇵🇭🇪🇺 🇺🇦🕊️

If South Korea and Japan form a military alliance, then that would be a game changer.

They ought to invite the Philippines as well…

AUKUS likely to include Canada, Japan, Korea and New Zealand. Strange how this person does not state the obvious, these countries have been trying to engage China for a long time, but China keeps behaving in a way that makes other people nervous. Both Australia and New Zealand stated a long time ago that if another country built a military base in the Pacific then that would be considered as a significant threat. Guess what China is building in PNG. There has to be a reaction to this other wise see what happened in Ukraine. History repeats.

China is provking this move, not the other way around ...

If China didn’t see the South China Sea and other water bodies as their very own Chinese Lakes then a multi-country alliance wouldn’t be desired! It’s like NATO. If Russia hadn’t been so aggressive towards its neighbors since 2008 and really escalating in 2022, Sweden and Finland would NEVER have joined NATO. The same with the Pacific. If China hadn’t just ignored that they lost the case of the Maritime Commission in ‘16 and continue bullying other South Asian countries in the Seas, all these countries wouldn’t have wanted an alliance.

Seems odd to massively expand your armed forces, start bullying your smaller neighbours then get upset when they join up for mutual defence.

As an Australian I can’t believe how out of touch is this naive British analysis. No one is “sleepwalking into a new Cold War” or being “provocative”. The more stable democracies across the region understand we are already in the early phase of Cold War II as a result of China’s growing belligerence, threats and undermining of sovereignty of its neighbours and its friendship “without limits” with Putin’s Russia. Nice to be so far away Britain to sneer at Indo-Paciifc allies feeling more and more sufficiently insecure to consciously work towards stronger collective security arrangements. Sooner a long struggle in a new Cold War than a short and devastating struggle in a hot one.

You've Had To In The Past And Will Continue In The Future Make A Choice As To Who's Side You Are On 🇺🇸 🇨🇳

I like the idea of an 'Asian NATO.' I like the idea of expanding and transforming NATO into a global military defense alliance even more. This would be a kind of world police, a world defense alliance against international terrorism-including individual actors, groups, states, and alliances-as well as against extraterrestrial threats. It would also serve as an essential foundation for securing our extraterrestrial endeavors in this and the coming centuries: research, expansion, and the establishment of states beyond Earth. The creation of an "Asian NATO" is a great idea and a milestone on the right path.

It is thought that Canada would like to join AUKUS, but their low defense spending levels and dithering over procurement has limited their chances of getting an invite. If Canada does get in, little New Zealand may come along as well, hanging on the coat tails. I doubt New Zealand has much to offer, but everyone loves New Zealand, and treats it like Australia's little brother. It hasn't been announced but it is thought likely that New Zealand may purchase some of the new frigates Australia will be building. While the initial focus was on nuclear submarines, the original announcement did include developing drones, AI, and other cutting edge defense tech, and both Japan and South Korea would be ideal partners for that process. The recent announcement by Australia about developing 32VLS "crew optional" ships with the US (code for drone missile corvettes) was an example of the AUKUS defense strategy already in action and large investments in nuclear submarine building have already been made (eg Australia investing $5billion into Rolls Royce nuclear propulsion manufacturing and breaking ground in South Australia of a new nuclear submarine shipyard.) Whether other countries join or not, AUKUS is well underway, and will transform global defense activities and alliances for decades to come.

Who likes China in the area?! Raise yr hand!. Guess what, no one

Canada is also in talks to join AUKUS. What's clear is that an Indo-Pacific Treaty Organisation is forming. Others supporting this are Phillipines, Singapore (who uses Australian bases for training) Indonesia (quietly), Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia even though they won't admit it.

Just an FYI, NZ has just signed a joint defense agreement with the Philippines for joint drills with our militaries as well as talks in joining piller 2 of AUKUS. I can easily see the Philippines joining piller 2 as well!

It is frustrating that Mike Johnson was able to hold up aid for as long as he did Ukraine suffered unnecessarily in its absence and will have a hard fight ahead of them regain what they have lost while Johnson turned a blind eye to their plight I sencerily hope that Americans will force him to resign in shame He'll never been able to wash the blood from his hands !

Pacific Alliance Organization (PAO) Pronounced "POW"..... my vote for a name lol.

AUKUS= technology development Five eyes= intelligence sharing agreement NATO = defensive pact They are not the same. He did a good job of trying to clarify that towards the end.

Who provides the steel for the Aukus program?

Is it any surprise that the big kids (the bullies of the school) don't like the idea that the smaller kids are coming together to protect themselves...? Clearly the grouping nullifies the threat from the big kids. We see it happening globally, the big kids are struggling with how to maintain the fear amongst the rest! They could try just being "nice"... 🤷‍♂️

Asians need to establish a NATO like organization too. South East Asian Treaty Organization = SEATO should include Australia too.

Commercials are LOUD , YOU are Mumbling on MAX VOLUME !!!

Everyone loves hot tubs, especially China! Called it JAUKUSIS (include India) (jacuzzis)

The Illusion of an Asian NATO: A Comprehensive Analysis 1. **Introduction:** The recent discussions surrounding the concept of an Asian NATO have stirred debates and speculation. However, a thorough examination reveals the impracticality and strategic pitfalls of such a proposition. 2. **Strategic Realities:** - The Indo-Pacific region is characterized by a complex interplay of diverse interests and historical tensions among nations. - The idea of establishing a unified bloc akin to NATO oversimplifies the intricate dynamics of the region and risks exacerbating existing conflicts. - Notably, Australia herself maintains only two formal alliances, with New Zealand and the United States, both characterized by flexibility and strategic ambiguity. 3. **China's Role:** - Central to the discourse is China's ascent and its assertive conduct, including coercive tactics and territorial aspirations. - Pursuing containment strategies through rigid alliance structures may escalate tensions and impede diplomatic resolutions. 4. **Multiplexed Arrangements:** - Rather than pursuing a singular alliance, a multiplexed approach involving mini-laterals and overlapping interests among nations offers a more viable path to regional stability. - Initiatives such as the Quad and AUKUS are often mischaracterized as alliances, feeding into the Chinese narrative of containment and grievance. - It's essential to understand these initiatives as cooperative frameworks aimed at addressing shared challenges in the region, rather than as rigid alliances. 5. **American Supremacy and Realignment:** - The concept of continued American supremacy is outdated and unrealistic in the face of evolving global power dynamics. - Nations must acknowledge the shift to the real world where the technological edge IS the competition. Historically the technological gap is much narrower then the enormous Gap the United States was fortunate to achieve was not the product of American exceptionalism but of European insanity an Asian stagnation. Whilst the European Nations constantly waged war amongst themselves over 18th and 19th centuries the United States was able to rebuild itself in the aftermath of its own civil war insanity unmolested and simultaneously enhanced because of geography. Industrialised technological Warfare paralyses the competitiveness of those combatant Nations and thus results in acceleration of those non-combatant nations whom are still racing to catch up and willing accept a massive increase of migration and inherent demographic advantages that sustained growth that freedom from not engaging upon sacrifice by high explosive, an entire generation of youth enables whilst also if willing to accept the number and diversity of people hoping to enjoy the very same benefits of survival and with it the chance of peace & prosperity in fleeing the very same industrial scale conflict. Nation states of the world that have lapsed into a period of stagnation also benefit as a mitigation of the failure to engage in competition. The strategic blindness from failing to realise this and instead engage upon its own version this time playing the part of the combatant and declining power as a result military adventurism will remain blind for as long as debt failure continues. Only by embracing a more balanced approach to international relations that then lead to a renewed an increased level of strategic clarity and maximise the asymmetric effects that embracing and enhancing allies and partners not formal alliances can it continue to leading in competition with its allies alongside in the lead as failure to do so may only inadvertently and inevitably mislead and thus feed into the narrative of polarity hungrily sought by others for which is their theory and strategy for winning the competition whilst the competitors failed to realise they had already lost. 6. **Regional Challenges and Responses:** - Various challenges, including unresolved territorial disputes and grey-zone activities, demand nuanced responses. - Collaborative initiatives such as the Quad and AUKUS seek to address emerging security threats while avoiding provocative measures. 7. **Taiwan and Escalating Threats:** - The situation concerning Taiwan remains a critical concern, underscoring the importance of strategic foresight and deterrence measures. - Escalating non-kinetic threats highlight the urgency of proactive diplomacy and defense collaboration among like-minded nations. 8. **Conclusion:** - In conclusion, the notion of an Asian NATO is both impractical and undesirable within the Indo-Pacific context. - Instead, embracing a multiplexed approach grounded in cooperation and mutual respect offers a more sustainable path forward for regional security and cooperation. **Final Thoughts:** Addressing the challenges of the Indo-Pacific necessitates innovative and inclusive solutions that transcend conventional alliance structures. By adopting multiplexed arrangements and fostering cooperative relationships, nations can navigate complex geopolitical realities and foster peace and stability in the region. --- Слава Україні! Героям слава! ✌️☮️❤️🇦🇺🍻

Is New Zealand coming along for t 2:31 ride?

Doesn't it already exist? I believe its called SEATO. The South East Asia Treaty Organisation.

Aukus isn’t really Nato though- it’s a military tech sharing platform

Funny how delicate he is and dancing around about Taiwan talk, clearly he recognises that only a handful of countries that recognise Taiwan as not part of China…

mumbling , Turn UP the Volume !!

It is not about becoming a super power. It is about what you do with that power.

The UK and rhe US definately meed to look after 'their back yard" which allegedly is everywhere.

My ideal Asian NATO but I’ll call it PTO Pacific Treaty Organization here are the countries that should join: United States🇺🇸, Australia🇦🇺, Bangladesh🇧🇩, Bhutan🇧🇹, Brunei🇧🇳, Cambodia🇰🇭, Fiji🇫🇯, India🇮🇳, Indonesia🇮🇩, Japan🇯🇵, Kazakhstan🇰🇿, Kiribati🇰🇮, Korea🇰🇷, Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬, Laos🇱🇦, Malaysia🇲🇾, The Maldives🇲🇻, Marshall Islands🇲🇭, Micronesia🇫🇲, Mongolia🇲🇳, Nauru🇳🇷, Nepal🇳🇵, Palau🇵🇼, Papa New Guinea🇵🇬, The Philippines🇵🇭, Samoa🇼🇸, Singapore🇸🇬, Solomon Islands🇸🇧, Sri Lanka🇱🇰, Taiwan🇹🇼, Thailand🇹🇭, Tonga🇹🇴, Timor-Leste🇹🇱, Tuvalu🇹🇻, Vanuatu🇻🇺, Vietnam🇻🇳 and New Zealand🇳🇿

Yes, expand NATO to include the democracies in the southern hemisphere 🇦🇺💙🎶

China can lump it.

Not what it was about at all! Indeed in the last month Austraia has already de[lyed six underwater unmanned sub drones, pillar two means a second tier at arms length from tier one abilities.

Aukus is more than nuclear submarines. It’s a security treaty that will expand.

Attention can you sort your sound out please it is very low...... Thanks......

Everyday we move a little closer to Fallout being a prophecy.

Is a bit like Russia in Ukraine, just let Russia and China have a will not to use any aggression and they wont get any aggression. This presenter does not have a clue with what he has said in that which is unfloding.

coming up with possible new acronyms for AUKUS does not give the commentator credibility.

These developments are really unfortunate. This has all the ear markings of WW2. You have a rising power, then it was Germany and also Russia, wanting to exercise its power and establish itself as a global super by grabbing territory. This caused an arms race and confrontation that eventually lead to a war that killed 80 million people. The threats of territorial gain real in the case of Russia, theoretically in the case of China are causing an arms race that eventually will lead to an all out war. But this war will species ending.

"what do you want on your bookshelf?" "Ah just fill it with dictionaries."

Cold war was between American dictatorship vs soviet freedom

I do not understand why Bharat do not try to join Akus

South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Israel, the Philippines, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, probably not Mongolia, Vietnam, Laos, Fiji, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan or Bangladesh. And Indonesia is in Oceania. Certainly not Asian Countries with -s-t-a-n at the end of their names. Except for Kazakhstan. And Kazakhstan, like Turkey, is partially in Europe and can join NATO, even without an alliance for Countries that are not at all in Europe.

AUKUS + INDO PACIFIC TREATY ORGANIZATÌON (IPTO) composed of countries like JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE etc...

I dont know who is this guy but is he really asking to sing KUmbaya with china instead of taking serious Chinas well know threats? Who is this guy and why Time interview the most ridiculous people? H must by a Corbynist peace and love hippy.

You should only be able to join, if your nation begins with a Vowel.

I am south korean. South Korea going against China causes too much economic burden for south korea. It is simple for japan. Not for south korea because of north korea. China did helped to ease conflict between south and north korea. Also South korea depends lots on China economically. Since US China trade war happened China retaliated and added heavy trade tax to Korea for joining(?) US. Korea actually never even fully joined US. But most scary part of this could trigger war between North Korea and South Korea. I don't want both Koreans get killed AGAIN. I won't let Korean war get repeated AGAIN. You might not care. But I care about Korean's life.

An Asian NATO would also mean that Europe would stand with the US to defend Asian countries against China. It would make them think twice before attacking Taiwan.

I thought china and sk are friends

Whatever happened to S.E A.T.O?

A Pacific NATO is a good idea. In addition, the 1st island chain and SCS nations, and US, Australia, India should unit to form an alliance. All are on the same boat.

Great vid. A new cold war is not a good idea, agree it’s not an idea at all. It’s the reality. And not a good reality.

Call it asian nato

Welcome aboard...😊

The country that doesn’t get mentioned in The Pacific is France, which has a huge presence and for which Australia has had significant involvement in defending it. Does France get included, or do we just ignore the ground and sea its controls in The Pacific?

SATO south Atlantic treaty organisation

South Korea needs to join NATO ASAP !!!

Finally

if neighbor A has 1000 year history of invading neighbor B and B can kinda get over that because neighbor C is seen as worse that really tells you sth abou the state of affairs of C. Look at US. our nieghbors move here. they may complain but plenty of legal and illegal immigrants leave nice places to give it a go here. In china? dude just took a jetski to make it from china to korea. Let them complain all they want

AUKUS has always been about broad technological development between the three countries. The nuclear submarines was just the first project that rolled out with fanfare.

If you are spending up to 100$ to buy a chinese keyboard from temu then you deserve what you're gonna get...

ANPAT Asian north pacific treaty ?

Amazing that for thousands of years, these nations have been variably at peace, at war or in strained alliances. In this sense, nothing is new under the sun.

🌍Total Hybrid Network Warfare🌏

Pax Americana There is no rising xina actually,

There's already a 'Nato' in the Pacific. Its called Seato. Why doesn't Japan and South Korea just join that?

Global NATO under US hegemony is good for mankind.

If South Korea joins NATO then Japan will follow and the other smaller Asian countries, especially Taiwan..