Japan is creating its first centralised intelligence agency since WWII to address escalating regional security challenges, including cyber warfare and foreign espionage.
Japan faces increasing regional threats from China, Russia, and North Korea
Jul 14, 2026
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What's the storyJapan is establishing its first centralized national intelligence agency since World War II.
The move, spearheaded by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is aimed at strengthening the country's ability to counter espionage, cyberattacks, and foreign influence operations.
What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?
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