The Japanese government recently decided to establish a “National Intelligence Service” on July 31 to strengthen the functions of intelligence activities. Cabinet intelligence officer Hara Kazuya is the director, and its command center, the “National Intelligence Council,” is chaired by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, and consists of 9 cabinet members including Kihara. The conference will be held for the first time on the 31st. Discussions include formulating the “National Intelligence Strategy”, the first guideline for intelligence activities, and advancing the highly controversial “Anti-Espionage Law.”

The Japanese government recently decided to establish a “National Intelligence Service” on July 31 to strengthen the functions of intelligence activities. Cabinet intelligence officer Hara Kazuya is the director, and its command center, the “National Intelligence Council,” is chaired by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, and consists of 9 cabinet members including Kihara. The conference will be held for the first time on the 31st. Discussions include formulating the “National Intelligence Strategy”, the first guideline for intelligence activities, and advancing the highly controversial “Anti-Espionage Law.”