Japan Nexus Intelligence (JNI), a company specializing in intelligence communications (Note 1) aimed at maintaining and developing democratic discourse through strategic information dissemination based on cutting-edge analytical technology, announced today the release of the Japanese version of its report, "Narrative Defense Against Common Threats: A Japan-Australia Intelligence-Led Approach." The report is based on joint research with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). This report, the second in a series following JNI's partnership with ASPI, acknowledges that Japan and Australia are already targets of influence operations by foreign entities, including China. It emphasizes shifting the focus from information cooperation to countermeasures and defense, advocating for the establishment of joint protocols centered around the national intelligence agencies of both countries, and the creation of a public-private collective to confront state-sponsored influence operations. Image: Cover of the report "Narrative Defense Against Common Threats: A Japan-Australia Intelligence-Led Approach," based on joint research with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). Key Points of the Report: Japan and Australia are already targets of foreign influence operations. Australia has steadily built an institutional framework to counter foreign interference over the past decade. While Japan's efforts are more recent, they are rapidly maturing, underpinned by the newly established National Security Intelligence Council and a focus on transparency in strategic communication. Japan and Australia have a complementary relationship. Australia possesses a robust framework for legal systems and source identification, while Japan offers deep insights into regions including China and a unique perspective on responding to economic coercion rooted in economic security. By strengthening Japan-Australia cooperation in combating disinformation, centered around Australia's Office