Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II
Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II, according to The Washington Post.
Why it matters. The move reflects Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance and longstanding conservative support in Tokyo for stronger intelligence capabilities.
What to watch. The excerpt provides no formation date, leaving the agency’s timing and implementation to be clarified.
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