The National Institute for Defense Studies of the Ministry of Defense published Commentary No. 391. It provides specialized analysis and policy implications on defense policy, security conditions, and international situations.
The commentary presents detailed analysis on changes in regional security conditions, defense technology trends, strengthening alliances and partnerships, and responses to new security challenges.
As a defense policy research institution, it provides objective situation analysis and policy recommendations, supporting Japan's defense policy formulation. It is positioned as important research results in examining defense policy responding to changes in the security environment.