1、Reference 1 National Security Strategy(Outline)(Approved by the National Security Counciland the Cabinet on December 17,2013)I.Purpose As Japans security environment becomes ever more severe,Japan needs to identify its national interests from a long-term perspective,determine the course it should pu
2、rsue in the international community,and adopt a whole-government approach for national security policies and measures in order to continue developing a prosperous and peaceful society.In a world where globalization continues,Japan should playan even more proactive role as a major global player in th
3、einternational community.The Strategy,as fundamental policies pertaining to nationalsecurity,presents guidelines for policies in areas related tonational security.With the National Security Council(NSC)serving as thecontrol tower,as well as with strong political leadership,the Government of Japan wi
4、ll implement national securitypolicies in a more strategic and structured manner through awhole-government approach.When implementing policies in other areas,the Governmentof Japan will give due consideration to national security sothat Japan can utilize its strengths,such as its diplomaticability a
