Japan Builds Intelligence Agency It Hasn’t Had Since World War II

Japan is establishing a centralized intelligence agency, a move that marks the country's first such entity since World War II. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking assistance from Western allies to form the agency, citing growing threats from Russia and China. The new agency aims to enhance Japan's national security and defense capabilities in the face of increasing regional tensions. Japan's efforts to revamp its intelligence gathering are driven by a desire to strengthen its position amidst rising global security concerns.

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