日本国家安全保障战略 2022英文版.pdf

Provisional Translation 1 National Security Strategy of Japan December,2022 I Purpose The international community is facing changes defining an era.We are reminded once again that globalization and interdependence alone cannot serve as a guarantor for peace and development across the globe.The free,open,and stable international order,which expanded worldwide in the post-Cold War era,is now at stake with serious challenges amidst historical changes in power balances and intensifying geopolitical competitions.Meanwhile,a host of issues such as climate change and infectious disease crises are emerging,requiring cross-border cooperation among nations.Today,we are in an era where confrontation and cooperation are intricately intertwined in international relations.To date,advanced democratic countries,including Japan,have devoted themselves to upholding universal values such as freedom,democracy,respect for fundamental human rights,and the rule of law,and to spearheading the effort to shape the international society of coexistence and coprosperity.Numerous countries around the world,including developing countries,have also enjoyed the fruits of international peace,stability,and economic