Germany and Japan: The Anti-American Duo Is Back

Germany and Japan are once again building their military relationship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Japan yesterday for a two-day visit, his first since taking office. This was part of a broader outreach to Asian “middle powers” in search of new partnerships to cut Germany’s reliance on the United States and China.

While in Japan, Merz called for the formation of an alliance of “like-minded partners” to ensure rules-based trade and to “present a united front” before any “economic coercion” from others.

He also met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who referred to the nations as “premium partners.” In a joint statement, they “expressed their deep concern about the growing use of economic coercion, for example through arbitrary export restrictions,” and “retaliatory measures affecting critical raw materials,” most likely referring to China.

Merz said the two plan to work together on defense innovations. He also floated the possibility of a joint fighter-jet program.

Takaichi stated, “We will explore ⁠opportunities and ​frameworks to deepen cooperation between our respective armed forces, and will also promote collaboration within the defense ​industry in areas where our capabilities are mutually complementary.”

From October 19 to 29, German forces, for the first time, joined “Keen Sword”—an annual military exercise led by the U.S. and Japan to test preparedness and military cooperation.

In March, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and his Japanese counterpart agreed to tighten military ties through increased security consultations, which will better align their military planning. “The importance of close coordination between like-minded nations like Japan and Germany is greater than ever,” Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.

Pistorius suggested further integration between their militaries through a Reciprocal Access Agreement. Poland’s Defence24 pointed out that this marks a “major strategic upgrade” in the two nations’ relations, even though the agreement was merely a suggestion.

New Trade Bloc

Given their similarities, an alliance between these two democracies seems natural. They claim they’re growing closer to protect their shared democratic values. However, Bible prophecy warns that a relationship between these two should not be ignored.

Referencing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at Davos earlier this year, Merz said, “If we move forward together, the question will no longer be whether we are ‘on the menu’ or ‘sitting at the table.’ Because in that case, the restaurant itself belongs to us.” He was referencing a broader European Union trade agreement with Asian middle powers such as Japan and South Korea.

That is not defensive language.

Isaiah 23 warns of a multi-continent economic alliance, a “mart of nations,” with the power to call the shots in international trade. It warns that this alliance will use its economic might to besiege the U.S. and the British Commonwealth.

Both Germany and Japan are specifically mentioned as being part of that bloc: The “Chaldeans” and the “Assyrians” are prophetic names for Europe and Germany today; the “ships of Tarshish” refer to Japan’s naval power.

As the Bible prophesies in Ezekiel 4 and 5, once these nations mesh together to besiege the U.S., it will lead to famine and violence across the nation. The U.S. will be brought to its knees, completely impoverished.

The groundwork is being laid for these events through this growing partnership between Germany and Japan. For more information, read He Was Right.