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40 YEARS
Charting the Future, Together.
40th Anniversary Website

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IINA: Why China’s Rare-Earth Leverage Does Not Wear Out
Essays and Commentary

IINA: Why China’s Rare-Earth Leverage Does Not Wear Out

The U.S.-China summit in Washington on September 24, 2026, once again failed to resolve the rare-earth issue. The fact sheet released by the White House after the meeting stated that the two countries “continue to work on U.S. concerns regarding supply chain shortages related to rare earths and other critical minerals, with the goal of ensuring shipment levels return to appropriate levels.” Though nearly a year has passed since the U.S. and China reached a deal in the autumn of 2025, U.S. concerns over Chinese supplies remain unresolved.

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October 20, 2026

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28Oct2026

Sasakawa Peace Foundation 40th Anniversary Symposium
Learning from the World's Most Gender-Equal Nation: Driving Women's Power into Economic Growth
Japan – Iceland 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

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27Oct2026

Together, We Can Shape the Future: Advancing Children's Well-being through a New Japan-Bangladesh Partnership”

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19Oct2026

Working together to address ocean stewardship opportunities ～ SeaBOS experience

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14Sep2026

Ocean Impact Navigator for Japan
From Blue Impact Finance Momentum to Action
— Visualizing Business Opportunities and Impact in the Blue Economy —

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06Aug2026

Symposium
Co-creating Sustainable and Inclusive Migration Governance:Lessons from Multi‑Stakeholder Collaboration across East and Southeast Asia

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13Jul2026

Public Symposium"Inclusive Society with Foreign Residents in Local Communities: The Roles of Local Governments, NPOs, Corporations, and Residents"

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Essays and Commentary

IINA: The Role of the Next Secretary-General in the Shrinking United Nations

The selection of the next United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has begun, as António Guterres is scheduled to vacate the office at the end of 2026, in line with the customary practice of stepping down after two five-year terms. Throughout UN history, each Secretary-General has brought a distinct character to the role, and the Guterres era has been a decade marked by the decline of multilateralism. Who will inherit a shrinking Organization, and what should we expect from the next Secretary-General? This article outlines the selection process, briefly introduces the current candidates, and discusses what it means to be the next Secretary-General.

October 19, 2026
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SPF Hosts Tabletop Exercise on Security Challenges in the Taiwan Strait

On October 14, 2026, the U.S.-Japan and Security Studies Unit of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted a tabletop exercise (TTX) featuring Mr. Tristan Tang, a Taiwan-based wargaming researcher.

October 16, 2026
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What the Label “Women Refugee Entrepreneurs” Challenges us to Rethink

What image comes to mind when you hear the word "entrepreneur"? You probably picture someone leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative services to launch their own company with abundant capital. During our field research in Middle Eastern countries—including Türkiye, Jordan, and Egypt—this year, we met several "women entrepreneurs" living as refugees.

October 16, 2026
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Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit

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General Affairs and Networking Program

General Affairs and Networking Program

Contributing to the peace and stability of the international community while strengthening Japan's security capabilities
National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

Contributing to the creation of peace and a new international order in the face of drastic shifts in the security environment by cooperating with the United States, friends, and partners
Strategy and Deterrence Program

Strategy and Deterrence Program

Assessing global shifts to contribute to the creation of a more advantageous security environment

Asia Unit

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Strategic Dialogue and Human Resource Development Program

Strategic Dialogue and Human Resource Development Program

Building a foundation of trust between Japan and Asia to fortify solidarity and engender peaceful coexistence
Peacebuilding Program

Peacebuilding Program

Pursuing resolutions to lingering conflicts and the establishment of peace
Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Working toward a future of lasting peace and mutual understanding

West Asia and Islam Unit

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West East and Islam Program

West Asia and Islam Program

The West Asia and Islam Program works to expand dialogue and promotes human exchange and capacity development to enhance understanding of West Asia and the Islamic world and strengthen relations between Japan and countries in the region
Social Innovation Program

Social Innovation Program

The program advances sustainable solutions to shared regional challenges through the promotion of social innovation

Ocean Policy Research Institute

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Division of Ocean Vision and Action

Division of Ocean Vision and Action

Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance
Division of Island Nations

Division of Island Nations

Building mutual trust between Japan and Pacific island nations and promoting peace and prosperity in the region through targeted research and localized projects

Scholarship Unit

Sasakawa Scholarship Program

Sasakawa Scholarship Program

Providing study abroad scholarships for future leaders in Japan

Center for Mediation Support

Center for Mediation Support

Center for Mediation Support

Supporting peace processes through dialogue and trust

Essays and Commentary

National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

IINA: Why China’s Rare-Earth Leverage Does Not Wear Out

By Naoko Munakata, Project Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo

The U.S.-China summit in Washington on September 24, 2026, once again failed to resolve the rare-earth issue. The fact sheet released by the White House after the meeting stated that the two countries “continue to work on U.S. concerns regarding supply chain shortages related to rare earths and other critical minerals, with the goal of ensuring shipment levels return to appropriate levels.” Though nearly a year has passed since the U.S. and China reached a deal in the autumn of 2025, U.S. concerns over Chinese supplies remain unresolved.

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October 20, 2026

Latest News

National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

IINA: The Role of the Next Secretary-General in the Shrinking United Nations

The selection of the next United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has begun, as António Guterres is scheduled to vacate the office at the end of 2026, in line with the customary practice of stepping down after two five-year terms. Throughout UN history, each Secretary-General has brought a distinct character to the role, and the Guterres era has been a decade marked by the decline of multilateralism. Who will inherit a shrinking Organization, and what should we expect from the next Secretary-General? This article outlines the selection process, briefly introduces the current candidates, and discusses what it means to be the next Secretary-General.

By Sumie Nakaya, Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the Institute of Global Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

October 19, 2026
National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

IINA: Latin America’s Pursuit of Active Non-Alignment in an Era of US-China Rivalry

Since his return to the White House, US President Donald Trump has identified the Western Hemisphere as a priority for US foreign and defense policy, and this shift appears to be reshaping political dynamics across Latin America. Some observers argue that Trump’s Big Stick diplomacy has contributed to a rightward shift in the region, with right-leaning candidates winning presidential elections in Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru since the beginning of his second term. Many of these candidates campaigned on improving relations with Washington—a message that Trump openly welcomed. The so-called Orange Wave sweeping the region would seem to suggest that his hemispheric strategy is gaining traction.

By Suguru Osawa, Associate Professor, Aichi University

October 13, 2026
National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

IINA: NATO's Evolving Space Security - Implications for Japan's Space Strategy

As a political and military alliance, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been forced to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging threat risks. It has continued to transform itself across every field, from organizational structure to operational management. Since the mid-2010s, addressing threats in the cyber domain has become a strategic challenge, and in the face of present-day vulnerabilities such as accelerated reliance on space infrastructure through digitalization, NATO has continued to systematically work on building deterrence and defense postures in outer space.

By Jun Nagashima, Senior Research Advisor, Nakasone Peace Institute,Lt. Gen, JASDF (Ret.)

September 30, 2026
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Ocean Policy Research Institute (Division of Island Nations)

The 1st Island Nations GLOBAL SYNERGY Mtg 4 - Knowledge Sharing: Breaking Regional Barriers

From March 12 to 13, 2026, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted The 1st Island Nations Global Synergy Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. The event was organized in collaboration with the Government of Palau, EPCO and Sov Lanatir, both NGOs based in Mauritius, as well as the OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States), a regional organization headquartered in Saint Lucia. Approximately 60 practitioners from island nations across the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific islands regions gathered to identify shared challenges and regional differences, while promoting mutual understanding and collaboration.

October 8, 2026
The 1st Island Nations GLOBAL SYNERGY Mtg 4 - Knowledge Sharing: Breaking Regional Barriers
Ocean Impact Navigator for Japan: Blue Impact Finance Momentum to Action
Ocean Policy Research Institute

Ocean Impact Navigator for Japan: Blue Impact Finance Momentum to Action

The Ocean Impact Navigator (OIN) provides a framework for systematically assessing ocean impact and enabling investors, financial institutions, companies, startups, support organizations, and researchers to engage and evaluate opportunities from a shared perspective. Beyond being an assessment tool, OIN is expected to serve as a practical foundation for advancing blue finance and ocean impact investment in Japan.

October 7, 2026
The 1st Island Nations GLOBAL SYNERGY Mtg 3 - Caribbean Regional Dialogue Outcome Report
Ocean Policy Research Institute (Division of Island Nations)

The 1st Island Nations GLOBAL SYNERGY Mtg 3 - Caribbean Regional Dialogue Outcome Report

From 12 to 13 March 2026, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted The 1st Island Nations Global Synergy Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. The event was organized in collaboration with the Government of Palau, EPCO and Sov Lanatir, both NGOs based in Mauritius, as well as the OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States), a regional organization headquartered in Saint Lucia. Approximately 60 practitioners from island nations across the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific islands regions gathered to identify shared challenges and regional differences, while promoting mutual understanding and collaboration.

September 30, 2026
The 1st Island Nations GLOBAL SYNERGY Mtg 2 - Western Indian Ocean & African Island Nations Report
Ocean Policy Research Institute (Division of Island Nations)

The 1st Island Nations GLOBAL SYNERGY Mtg 2 - Western Indian Ocean & African Island Nations Report

From 12 to 13 March 2026, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted The 1st Island Nations Global Synergy Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. The event was organized in collaboration with the Government of Palau, EPCO and Sov Lanatir, both NGOs based in Mauritius, as well as the OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States), a regional organization headquartered in Saint Lucia. Approximately 60 practitioners from island nations across the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Pacific islands regions gathered to identify shared challenges and regional differences, while promoting mutual understanding and collaboration.

September 16, 2026
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The Langtang Collapse

The Langtang Collapse
Locally Led Progress in Pilot Areas: Education Support for Migrant Children

Locally Led Progress in Pilot Areas: Education Support for Migrant Children
Climate Loss Index (CLiX)

Climate Loss Index (CLiX)
Ocean Newsletter No.606

Ocean Newsletter No.606
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