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Jul 29, 2026
【#1391】Let’s Promote Japan-Vietnam Nuclear Cooperation
Tadashi Narabayashi ー The once‑stalled nuclear cooperation between Japan and Vietnam has begun moving toward revival. When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Vietnam in May, the two countries agreed to promote discussions on potential cooperation in the nuclear field. Following that, the president of the Vietnam Atomic .... ＜Read more＞
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Jul 29, 2026
【#1390】Groundbreaking Basic Policy to Promote Growth
Etsuro Honda ー Japan’s annual Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform (the “Basic Policy”) was approved by the Cabinet on July 21. The document set forth the fundamental guidelines for economic and fiscal management, while also presenting the government’s approach to the Medium‑ to Long‑Term Economic and .... ＜Read more＞

An article written by Kurosawa was published in Column “Periscpoe” by KIMS
- Feb 25, 2026 ー Researcher Seiji Kurosawa of the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals(JINF) has published his paper “The Changing Face of America: National Guard Deployments and Drug Smuggling Ship Attacks” in the Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy (KIMS).

‘Assessing the Trump Administration: an unprecedented, immediate decision’
- Jul 11, 2025 ー On June 27, Mr. Fred Fleitz, Co-President of the Washington Global Strategy Group (WGSG), who served as Chief of Staff and Executive Director of the National Security Council in the first Trump administration, visited our office.

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in JAPAN Forward
- Jun 09, 2025 ー On Jun 9, THE JAPAN Forward published an analysis article titled “JINF Report: Is China's Senkaku Takeover Ever Closer?”.

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Yomiuri Shimbun / THE JAPAN NEWS
- May 07, 2025 ー On May 2, THE JAPAN NEWS published an analysis article titled “China Building Ship That Could Be Used Against Taiwan; Satellites Spot Dual-Use Vessel about 200 Meters Long”. This article was already published in Japanese at Yomiuri Shimbun. The purpose of “Comprehensive Security Project” is to analyze information on changes in the security environment surrounding Japan using satellite images as one of the tools, so that every citizen can recognize threats to Japan in a tangible manner. Please see below for the details May 2, 2025 THE JAPAN NEWS “Click image to read the article, online.”

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Yomiuri Shimbun / THE JAPAN NEWS
- Mar 25, 2025 ー On Mar. 24, THE JAPAN NEWS published an analysis article titled “Think Tank Suspects Delay in Attack Plan Against Taiwan; China’s Xi Orders Military to Make Up Delay in 5-Year Plan”. This article was already published in Japanese at Yomiuri Shimbun. The purpose of “Comprehensive Security Project” is to analyze information on changes in the security environment surrounding Japan using satellite images as one of the tools, so that every citizen can recognize threats to Japan in a tangible manner. Please see below for the details March 24, 2025 THE JAPAN NEWS “Click image to read the article, online.”

Shape National Discussion on Strengthening Nuclear Deterrence

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【#1389】Japan Should Completely Break Nuclear Taboo
Takashi Arimoto ー Ahead of the planned revision of Japan’s three strategic documents including the National Security Strategy late this year, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stressed the need for a “national debate without taboos on nuclear policy” on the internet program “Genron TV,” hosted by Yoshiko Sakurai, president of the

【#1388】Use Construction Bonds to Increase Defense Spending
Hideo Tamura ー The National Security Strategy released by the former Fumio Kishida administration in late 2022 set a target of increasing Japan’s defense-related spending to 2% of gross domestic product (GDP). In the Defense Buildup Program announced at the same time, the total required funding was set at approximately 43