Bangladesh, June 1 -- For decades, discussions about the US-Japan alliance have focused primarily on military cooperation. Aircraft carriers, missile defense systems, troop deployments, and regional deterrence have dominated headlines and policy debates. While these security arrangements remain essential, they represent only one dimension of a relationship that has become increasingly vital in an era defined by economic competition and supply chain security.
Today, the economic foundations of the US-Japan partnership deserve far greater attention. Beneath the surface of diplomatic summits and defense agreements lies a vast network of factories, ports, technology firms, agricultural producers, logistics systems, and investment relations...