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Why the Japan Coast Guard Needs a Large, Multipurpose Patrol Vessel
IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest contributors, are carefully selected for their objectivity, accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for Japan.

Prospects for the ROK’s Nuclear Policy — Sharing or Acquiring?
IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest contributors, are carefully selected for their objectivity, accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for Japan.

France’s Nuclear Power Industry Makes Its Presence Felt During the Ukraine Crisis ― Energy Cooperation with Europe and the United States and the Future of the Procurement of Uranium from Niger
IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest contributors, are carefully selected for their objectivity, accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for Japan.

Cyberattacks and Disinformation Linked to Diplomatic Events: DDoS Attacks During the G7 Summit
IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest contributors, are carefully selected for their objectivity, accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for Japan.
The cyber threat landscape in Japan: Risks and threats
Forescout Research – Vedere Labs examines cyberattacks in Japan and gives risk mitigation guidance on OT security using best practices.
Japan’s active cyberdefense bills include normal-time monitoring
The bills also call for establishing an independent organization to supervise cyberdefense operations and file relevant reports to parliament.
Scientists see the first steps of DNA unwinding
For the first time, scientists have witnessed the very moment DNA begins to unravel, revealing a necessary molecular event for DNA to be the molecule that codes all life. A new study from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), published in Nature, captures the moment DNA begins to unwind, allowing for all the events that follow in DNA replication.
Palantir CEO says Japan should build AI defense targeting system with U.S.
DeepSeek is a ‘wake-up call’ that will spur American investment: Alex Karp
EPA considers eliminating its science arm
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of that branch’s employees according to documents reviewed by the Democratic staff …