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Jul 23, 2026
【#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 .... ＜Read more＞
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Jul 23, 2026
【#1387】Japan’s Imperial Tradition Has Overcome 3 Crises
Michio Ezaki ー July 18, 2026, marked a historic day as the House of Councillors passed the revised Imperial House Law in its plenary session, enacting it into law. Article 1 of the Imperial House Law established under the current constitution after World War II provides that “the Imperial Throne shall be .... ＜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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【#1386】China Fired SLBM to Develop Nuclear Triad
Maki Nakagawa ー On July 6, China announced that its Navy’s strategic nuclear submarine (SSBN) fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) that accurately hit the target waters in the Pacific high seas. This was a launch of a strategic nuclear missile on a minimum energy trajectory—the most efficient flight pattern—following the

【#1385】Current Yen Weakness Provides Opportunity for Investment in Growth
Hideo Tamura ー The current weakness of the yen should be viewed as a strong tailwind for Japan’s economic restructuring. Japan does not have to be swayed by greedy currency speculators who are striving to sell the yen. 17 strategic areas for enhancing national power The yen’s depreciation makes production in Japan more favorable and