Takaichi’s book provides a detailed analysis of Japan’s newly established security clearance system and how it aids national and economic security.
In her latest book, Minister of Economic Security Sanae Takaichi explores Japan’s strategies for safeguarding critical information amid rising global threats. The work is titled Japan’s Economic Security: Protecting the Nation and Its People (Nihon no keizai anzen hoshō kokka kokumin o mamoru ōgonritsu, Asukashinsha, 2024). However, currently it is available only in Japanese.
Central to the book is Japan’s newly established security clearance system, introduced in June 2024. It enforces rigorous vetting for accessing classified national and economic data. Modeled on practices from G7 countries and Australia, the system includes thorough background checks as well as assessments to prevent information leaks.
In her book, Takaichi also highlights Japan’s initiatives in managing space debris and advancing fusion energy technology. She details Japan’s leadership in incorporating space debris management into the G7 agenda. In line with the aim of boosting Japan’s energy self-sufficiency, she further outlines the Fusion Energy Innovation strategy.
