Greater East Asia Conference

The Greater East Asia Conference was a meeting held in 1943 during World War II, involving Japan and several Asian countries under Japanese influence. Its goal was to promote cooperation among these nations and present a united front against Western powers. The conference emphasized the idea of Asian solidarity and independence, but in reality, it served Japan's strategic interests, often masking aggressive expansion and dominance. It is seen as a tool for Japan to justify its imperial ambitions and to influence regional politics during the war.