The security facing international politics in the 21st century, such as the structural change in the power balance of the international community due to the rise of China, the diversification of threats and the normalization of gray zone situations, and the emergence of competition between major powers in the cyber and space territories. Security challenges are complex and diverse.

In order to formulate and implement appropriate security policies in such an era, wide-ranging and high-quality discussions involving not only practitioners but also researchers are indispensable. It accurately responds to the request of.

The existence of an "action tank" that can provide a forum for ground-based research and constructive discussions is especially valuable in Japan.