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A National Intelligence Strategy for Japan: Takaichi Administration to Draft Nation’s First Document
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· November 1, 2026
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Work has begun Japan’s first-ever national intelligence strategy. Planned for completion by spring 2027, this initiative represents Prime Minister Takaichi’s ambition to tackle the espionage threat with an approach distinct from the National Security Strategy.
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Key points Planned for completion by spring 2027, this initiative represents Prime Minister Takaichi’s ambition to tackle the espionage threat with an approach distinct from the National Security Strategy. Work has begun Japan’s first-ever national intelligence strategy.
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