外事警察秘錄：前日本國家安全保障局長首度揭露三十年情報戰秘辛

In the complex geopolitical landscape of East Asia, Japan has always been at the forefront where multiple forces intersect. Foreign affairs police are the first line of defense for national security and foreign intelligence activities. They continuously monitor the movements of foreign forces in the information warfare of intelligence offense and defense, pursue major international criminals across borders, secretly track suspicious individuals and events, and exchange important information with countries around the world. They are an indispensable intelligence hub when the nation faces internal turmoil and external threats.
       This book, personally written by former Japanese National Security Advisor Shigeru Kitamura, offers a first-hand perspective, revealing the mysterious veil of Japan's foreign affairs police. It describes how they navigate among multiple powers such as China, Russia, North Korea, and the United States, handling extremely sensitive transnational crises that are vital to domestic and international security.
       This is not only a chronicle of a national security chief's career spanning thirty years but also a key to understanding contemporary East Asian security dynamics. It leads readers interested in geopolitics and national security issues into an unprecedented real-life scenario, highlighting that contemporary national security challenges are already a comprehensive competition involving economy, technology, and information transparency. It also makes us rethink whether threats from beyond the borders have quietly infiltrated our daily lives.