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The National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) disseminates results of its research for the purposes of; contributing to enhancement of academic activities on security issues by being represented at numerous research seminars in the field; and contributing to mutual understanding and trust by encouraging discussion with / among security experts through its dissemination efforts. This is why NIDS publishes its research outcomes and hosts open conferences.

NIDS Commentary
Published almost every month since November 2009 on the NIDS website.
China and Japan: Scrambling for Regional Space
Dr. Joshy M. Paul, NIDS Fellow

 

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Briefing Memo
The purpose of this column is to respond to reader interests in security issues and at the same time to promote a greater understanding of NIDS.

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NIDS Journal of Defense and Security
This journal, published since 1999, features articles on current security issue authored by NIDS researchers. Both Japanese and English editions are available. The publication is not for sale.

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NIDS Military History Studies Annual

First published in 1998, in addition to research articles concerning military history, information regarding military and naval documents and records are also published.

East Asian Strategic Review
First published in 1996, the opinions and articles of NIDS researchers on events and matters of importance to the East Asian regional strategic environment are published.
East Asian Strategic Review 2012

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NIDS Joint Research Series
The publication of this series began anew in 2008 with the results of research exchanges between research organizations and researchers from various countries being compiled into a collection of research papers.
NIDS Joint Research Series No.6

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Council of Defense-Strategic Studies Reports
Since 1999, the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) has hosted the Council of Defense-Strategic Studies, inviting scholars and experts outside the government. Its aim is to forecast the future global strategic environment and consider the defense strategy of Japan.
FY2007-FY2008 Report on Defense-Strategic Studies

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