Sengo Nihon no Anzen Hoshō: Nichibei Dōmei, Kenpō 9 jō kara NSC made (Japan's Postwar National Security: From the US-Japan Alliance and Article 9 to the NSC).

The article discusses the release of three new national security documents by the Cabinet of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Japan, which marks a significant change in the country's defense posture since World War II. The book "Japan's Postwar National Security: From the US-Japan Alliance and Article 9 to the NSC" by Chijiwa Yasuaki is recommended for readers interested in understanding the evolution of Japan's security policy. The book covers topics such as the US-Japan alliance, Japan's postwar Constitution and Article 9, the National Defense Program Guidelines, the US-Japan Defense Guidelines, and the National Security Council. The author analyzes the historical context, political debates, and institutional transformations that have shaped Japan's security posture, emphasizing the role of intellectual entrepreneurs and the influence of the US in maintaining its hegemony in the region. However, the book's narrow focus on military security is noted as a limitation, as it overlooks other important aspects such as public health and environmental issues. [Extracted from the article]