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The Future of Democracy in Indonesia in a Post-COVID-19 World: Interview with Dr. Ilham Habibie, Chairman of the Board, The Habibie Center

Dr. Ilham Habibie is the founder and chairman of the board for The Habibie Center, an independent think tank in Indonesia that seeks to support a democratic society through research and advocacy efforts around human rights, democratization, and innovation. Dr. Habibie spoke with SPF about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the future of democracy in Indonesia, challenges posed by social divisions in the country, as well as his vision for Indonesia and the region looking beyond the pandemic.

Webinar Video Available: "Geostrategy in the Grassroots" Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio Featuring Prof. Kent Calder and Ms. Aiko Doden

A video from the webinar "Geostrategy in the Grassroots" hosted by the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio is available now. In 2020-2021, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation is partnering with the National Association of Japan America Societies (NAJAS) to organize a public affairs program "Geostrategy in the Grassroots". This is a series of seminars hosted by local Japan-America Societies in the U.S. focusing on the geostrategic challenges Japan and the U.S. face in a changing Asia.

Webinar Video Available: "Geostrategy in the Grassroots" Hosted by the Japan America Society of St. Louis Featuring Prof. Ken Jimbo, Hon. Randall Schriver and Sen. Jim Talent

In 2020-2021, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation is partnering with the National Association of Japan America Societies (NAJAS) to organize a public affairs program "Geostrategy in the Grassroots". This is a series of seminars hosted by local Japan-America Societies in the U.S. focusing on the geostrategic challenges Japan and the U.S. face in a changing Asia. A webinar was hosted by the Japan America Society of St. Louis on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 PM CST (Thursday, December 3 at 10 AM JST) via Zoom.

Why I chose to become a parliamentarian: From civil action to national politics

Social change through activism and politics: Malaysian parliament member Maria Chin Abdullah speaks to aspiring women politicians in SE Asia

The Asia Peace Initiatives Department of SPF in collaboration with the Academy for Gender Parity recently welcomed Maria Chin Abdullah, longtime civil activist and current member of the Malaysian parliament, for an online discussion entitled “Why I chose to become a parliamentarian: From civil action to national politics.” This webinar is part of the annual training for aspiring women politicians arranged by the Academy for Gender Parity, which this year has been moved online.

More Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards Makes for Better Climate Governance and Innovation

Published on December 1, 2020 at the BNEF Summit Shanghai, the report, Gender Diversity and Climate Innovation – written in collaboration with the SPF – examines the impact of gender diversity on climate governance, climate performance, innovation, and climate innovation.