Japan’s Security Policy After the New National Security Strategy

Senior experts consider the future of Japanese security policy in light of the new National Security Strategy

In this collection of commentaries, ten Japanese scholars explore Japan’s new National Security Strategy through the prism of bilateral and regional partnerships, the impact of the changing security environment, and emerging domains. By providing insights into Japan’s security policy developments and path forward, these commentaries offer valuable perspectives at a unique moment for Japan’s security policy and the U.S.-Japan alliance.

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A look back—and ahead—at the arc of cooperation between Japan and Europe
Yoko Iwama
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Japan’s efforts to acquire defense-related space capabilities provide new opportunities for cooperation with the United States
Yasuhito Fukushima
Commentary
In "the most severe and complex" Japanese security environment of the postwar period, new strategic documents outline a policy of deterrence by denial
Ken Jimbo
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Japan must remain vigilant to North Korea’s activities and reinstate relations with South Korea
Yasuyo Sakata
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Japan’s reason for announcing a remarkably new strategy is nothing less than a sense of crisis regarding the current situation in the region
Madoka Fukuda
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Japan’s security cooperation with India can be expected to steadily deepen under the new Japanese National Security Strategy
Masahiro Kurita
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Unpacking Japan’s perspective on economic security based on the new National Security Strategy
Kazuto Suzuki
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In its new National Security Strategy, Japan includes the development of a posture for information warfare and active cyber defense
Jun Osawa
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Originally focused on non-military or non-traditional security cooperation, Japan’s strategic partnership with Australia has now moved closer to alliance-type cooperation
Tomohiko Satake
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On the 50th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN relations, Japan is preparing to deepen ties, but ASEAN is less visible in Japan’s new security policy documents
Kei Koga

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