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The National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) is the main policy research arm of the Japan Ministry of Defense. The organization also functions as a war college-level educational institution for senior officers of the Japan Self Defense Forces and civilian officials from different branches of the Japanese government. In particular, NIDS focuses on contemporary global security, the strategic environment of East Asia, military history and military power.
Established | 1952 |
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Address | The National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)
2-2-1 Nakameguro Meguro-ku Tokyo 153-8648 Japan |
Telephone | +81 33 713 59 12 |
Fax | +81 33 713 17 60 |
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