Under hawkish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Tokyo is breaking an 80-year security taboo as Western allies help it confront a reported influx of Russian spies seeking critical technology for Moscow’s weapons systems

Japan establishes a new intelligence agency with Western help. Military clash with China before 2027 at 5.5% YES.

A New York Times article claims Maksim Vladimirovich Filchenkov, a top Russian official, is leading the covert operation in Japan.