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A think tank as well as a foundation, SPF believes that both words and actions are key to understanding the challenges of today and forging new paths toward a more harmonious, sustainable, and inclusive future. 
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2025 is poised to become an “Ocean Super Year,” a pivotal moment for advancing international rules that safeguard our ocean. Learn more about SPF's work to support efforts to protect and sustain our ocean for future generations.
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IINA: Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective
Essays and Commentary

IINA: Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective

With Japan advocating the concept of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) in 2016 and global attention on the region growing, France has also taken a keen interest in the area. France, which has overseas territories in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, is increasing its involvement in the Indo-Pacific, centering on cooperation with India and Australia, while expanding the number of countries it partners with. In recent years, France has treated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a partner country and launched the France-India-UAE trilateral cooperation initiative in February 2023.

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June 12, 2025

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24Jun2025

The Role of Mediation Diplomacy and Media in the Middle East

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19Jun2025

Symposium on Creating a Multicultural Society with Foreign Communities

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11Jun2025

For a sustainable ocean – Forging social collaboration and international partnership from Nice and beyond

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02Jun2025

Toward Improving the Effectiveness of Extended Deterrence in the Japan-U.S. Alliance

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28May2025

Europe’s role in Indo-Pacific: Lithuania’s contribution

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14May2025

Policy Recommendation on Enhancing the Foundation for Human Resource Base of Defense Capabilities

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Essays and Commentary

IINA: Will Arab Diplomatic Efforts Aimed at Reconstructing Gaza and Establishing a Palestinian State Bear Fruit?

The Gaza conflict began in October 2023 between Israel and Hamas and others in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, and the war zone has since expanded to neighboring countries, leading to unprecedented military clashes between Israel and Iran. There are three main factors behind these developments. Firstly, the Assad regime in Syria and non-state organizations in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and other countries gained strength from Iran’s support, including weapons and funds, to anti-Israel forces; secondly, Israel has enhanced its intelligence and military capabilities to ensure its security and maintained a posture enabling deployment at any time; and thirdly, despite being a region with many conflicts, the Middle East region does not have a permanent organization for multilateral consultations with the objective of conflict prevention and security policy coordination.

June 10, 2025
Press Release

Connecting the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with Expo 2025 Osaka via Live Broadcast: UN Ocean Conference Week Starting June 9

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) will hold a five-day event from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, connecting the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, with the Blue Ocean Dome at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in Japan via live broadcast.

June 9, 2025
Essays and Commentary

SPF China Observer: The “Ageing” Dalai Lama and China: Focus on the Selection of New Dalai Lama

Tibetan communities worldwide, including the so-called “Tibetan government-in-exile” (the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)) have recently expressed growing concern among themselves. This concern centres on the ageing of the 14th Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader in Tibet, who will turn 90 this year.

June 6, 2025
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General Affairs and Networking Program (Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit)

Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit
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 (Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit）

Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit
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 (Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit）

Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit
Strategy and Deterrence Program

Assessing global shifts to contribute to the creation of a more advantageous security environment
Strategic Dialogue and Exchange Program (Asia and Middle East Unit)

Asia and Middle East Unit
Strategic Dialogue and Exchange Program

Building a foundation of trust between Japan, Asia, and the Middle East to fortify solidarity and engender peaceful coexistence
Peacebuilding Program (Asia and Middle East Unit)

Asia and Middle East Unit
Peacebuilding Program

Pursuing resolutions to lingering conflicts and the establishment of peace
Social Innovation Program (Asia and Middle East Unit)

Asia and Middle East Unit
Social Innovation Program

Envisioning a society where women in Asia can realize their full potential
Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program (Asia and Middle East Unit)

Asia and Middle East Unit
Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Working toward a future of lasting peace and mutual understanding
Division of Ocean Vision and Action (Ocean Policy Research Institute)

Ocean Policy Research Institute
Division of Ocean Vision and Action

Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance
Division of Island Nations (Ocean Policy Research Institute)

Ocean Policy Research Institute
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
Sasakawa Scholarship Program (Scholarship Unit)

Scholarship Unit
Sasakawa Scholarship Program

Providing study abroad scholarships for future leaders in Japan

Essays and Commentary

National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

IINA: Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective

By Masahide Takahashi, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East Institute of Japan

With Japan advocating the concept of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) in 2016 and global attention on the region growing, France has also taken a keen interest in the area. France, which has overseas territories in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, is increasing its involvement in the Indo-Pacific, centering on cooperation with India and Australia, while expanding the number of countries it partners with. In recent years, France has treated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a partner country and launched the France-India-UAE trilateral cooperation initiative in February 2023.

Read more
June 12, 2025

Latest News

National Security and Japan-U.S. Program

IINA: Will Arab Diplomatic Efforts Aimed at Reconstructing Gaza and Establishing a Palestinian State Bear Fruit?

The Gaza conflict began in October 2023 between Israel and Hamas and others in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, and the war zone has since expanded to neighboring countries, leading to unprecedented military clashes between Israel and Iran. There are three main factors behind these developments. Firstly, the Assad regime in Syria and non-state organizations in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and other countries gained strength from Iran’s support, including weapons and funds, to anti-Israel forces; secondly, Israel has enhanced its intelligence and military capabilities to ensure its security and maintained a posture enabling deployment at any time; and thirdly, despite being a region with many conflicts, the Middle East region does not have a permanent organization for multilateral consultations with the objective of conflict prevention and security policy coordination.

By Akira Mizuguchi, Emeritus Professor, Keiai University Refugee Examination Counselor, The Ministry of Justice

June 10, 2025
Strategy and Deterrence Program

SPF China Observer: The “Ageing” Dalai Lama and China: Focus on the Selection of New Dalai Lama

Tibetan communities worldwide, including the so-called “Tibetan government-in-exile” (the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)) have recently expressed growing concern among themselves. This concern centres on the ageing of the 14th Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader in Tibet, who will turn 90 this year.

By Benedetta Berti, Director of Policy Planning in the Office of the Secretary General at NATO

June 6, 2025
Strategy and Deterrence Program

SPF China Observer: Satellite Imagery Analysis - Russia to Restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant - Considerations Regarding Jurisdiction over Occupied Nuclear Power Plants

Since Russia took over the Zaporizhzhia NPP in southeastern Ukraine in March 2022, which has the largest power generation capacity in Europe, we have regularly observed its situation in this section.

By Benedetta Berti, Director of Policy Planning in the Office of the Secretary General at NATO

May 22, 2025
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Videos

Peacebuilding Program

The Role of Parliamentarians for Advancement of WPS Agenda

On February 6, 2025, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted a symposium titled "The Role of Parliamentarians for Advancement of WPS (Women, Peace and Security) Agenda." This symposium was organized, taking the opportunity of "Focal Point Network Meeting" to be held in Tokyo, co-chaired by the Japanese and Norwegian governments.

April 15, 2025
The Role of Parliamentarians for Advancement of WPS Agenda
Interview with Dr. Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group
Security Studies Program

Interview with Dr. Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group

What are the international crises facing the world today, and how will they impact Japan? Dr. Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group and SPF Senior Research Fellow Ippeita Nishida tackle these questions with a wide-ranging discussion covering the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry and Trump 2.0, the implications for the Global South, and more.

April 8, 2025
Current State and Challenges of Youth Mental Health, w/ Dr. Joshua Gordon, Former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Japan-U.S. Program

Current State and Challenges of Youth Mental Health, w/ Dr. Joshua Gordon, Former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation’s Japan-U.S. Program hosted a lecture featuring Dr. Joshua Gordon, former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of the United States, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

February 21, 2025
Trends of Global Crisis in 2025 and Beyond
Security Studies Program

Trends of Global Crisis in 2025 and Beyond

Dr. Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group, was the guest speaker for a keynote address on global conflict trends, with a focus on the Crisis Group's relevance to the Global South.

December 25, 2024
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Reports and Publications

Proposals for Reducing Nuclear Risks and New Nuclear Arms Control - On the Occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the A-bombings

Proposals for Reducing Nuclear Risks and New Nuclear Arms Control - On the Occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the A-bombings
The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal
War 3.0: the Rapid Change of Warfare - Deepening Deterrence in the New (Space and Cyber) Domains -

War 3.0: the Rapid Change of Warfare - Deepening Deterrence in the New (Space and Cyber) Domains -
Publication of the English Book “The Battles of Imphal and Kohima: Japanese Operations in Northeast India”

Publication of the English Book “The Battles of Imphal and Kohima: Japanese Operations in Northeast India”
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