Japan Forms First National Intelligence Agency — SkimNews
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- Japan is forming its first national intelligence agency, modeled on the CIA, marking a historic expansion of its centralized intelligence capabilities.
- Japan is reportedly uncomfortable about foreign intelligence operations conducted on its territory by the U.S., Russia, and China, according to the source.
- Demand for overhauling Japan's intelligence-gathering network has gained strength in recent months, fueled by the allegations of foreign espionage activity on Japanese soil.
Why it matters: Japan's move signals a shift toward intelligence sovereignty — a notable change for a country long reliant on its U.S. ally for intelligence sharing, and one that now feels exposed to operations from Washington, Moscow, and Beijing alike. A dedicated agency could reshape how Japan shares (and withholds) intelligence across the Indo-Pacific.
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