The book "Economic Security and Business: Risks and Practical Measures Companies Need to Know" has been published.

"Economic Security and Business: Risks and Practical Measures Companies Need to Know," a book authored by the " DENTSU SOKEN INC. Economic Security Research Center " (Director: Shigeru Kitamura, former Director-General of the National Security Bureau; hereinafter "DCER")—a specialized organization established by DENTSU SOKEN INC. in March 2025 to provide support in the field of economic security—was published by Nikkei BP on Wednesday, April 15.

This book, authored by researchers at DCER, provides an overview of the geopolitical risks facing Japan and the overall framework of economic security policies designed to protect Japan’s supply chains, infrastructure, technology, and territory. It delves into the implications for businesses and outlines practical countermeasures. The book also includes the results of a quantitative analysis of Japanese public perception of economic security risks and policy support, based on an original survey of 10,000 voters.

[Features]
① First-ever release of the “10,000-person survey”
・ Full results of a survey of 10,000 voters nationwide revealed for the first time
・ Quantitatively visualizes the public’s perception of geopolitical risks, support for economic security policies, and willingness to bear associated costs
② Practical Content
・ Recommendations for Businesses: Eight recommendations for businesses from Center Director Shigeru Kitamura
・ Economic Security Q&A: 20 practical insights addressing real-world challenges
③ A Must-Read for “Easy-to-Understand Economic Security”
・ A structured approach that provides a systematic and practical understanding of economic security, a topic often perceived as “difficult to grasp”
・ A “must-read” for everyone navigating these turbulent times—from business professionals and policymakers to researchers and students studying economic security

[Overview]
Title: "Economic Security and Business: Risks and Practical Measures Companies Need to Know"
Author: DENTSU SOKEN INC., Economic Security Research Center
Editor: Arata Kuno
Contributors: Shigeru Kitamura, Takashi Ito, Atsushi Osawa, Naoaki Beya, Mari Ito, Kazuhide Ueno, Yuki Sakurada, Shuhei Yamada, John Lee, Robert C. O’Brien　
Publisher: Nikkei BP
Table of Contents: Chapter 1: The Weaponization of the Economy Facing Japanese Companies
　　 Chapter 2: Public Perceptions of Economic Security Revealed by a Survey of 10,000 People
　　 Chapter 3: Understanding the Reality of Economic Security
　　 Chapter 4: Roundtable Discussion: The Stance Expected of Companies
　　 Chapter 5: Economic Security Q&A for Practitioners
　　 Chapter 6: Recommendations

[About the DENTSU SOKEN INC. Economic Security Research Center]
Established in March 2025 to accelerate responses in the field of economic security amid today’s international environment, which is undergoing rapid and unpredictable changes. As a think tank aiming to contribute to Japanese society and businesses, as well as disseminate knowledge to the international community, it provides multifaceted specialized services.Led by Shigeru Kitamura, former Director of the National Security Bureau, the Center supports the resolution of various challenges by focusing on three core functions: “Think Tank,” “Consulting,” and “Security Solutions.”