
Interview with Daniel Awigra, Deputy Director of the Human Rights Working Group, and Mariko Hayashi, Director of the Southeast and East Asian Center
Migrant workers have emerged as one of the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) in Indonesia and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) embarked on an on-the-ground study to assess the conditions facing migrant workers in seven major destinations in Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic, culminating in the publication of the book Repression and Resilience: COVID-19 Response Measures and Migrant Workers’ Rights in Major East and Southeast Asian Destinations.

Report Publication: "Allies Growing Closer: Japan–Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition" by Dr. Jeffrey Hornung
The Japan-U.S. program worked with Dr. Jeffrey Hornung, political scientist at the RAND Corporation in the U.S., for a research project from 2019-2020 on the issue of Japan–Europe security relations from the U.S. perspective. The findings of this research have been published as “Allies Growing Closer: Japan–Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition” on RAND's website. During his research, Dr. Hornung stayed in Japan for a month as an SPF visiting fellow in the summer of 2019 and also made a research trip to Europe.

Repression and Resilience: COVID-19 Response Measures and Migrant Workers in Major East and Southeast Asian Destinations
SPF and the Human Rights Working Group (Indonesia) co-conducted a research project on COVID-19 response measures and challenges faced by migrant workers in seven destination countries and regions in Asia, namely Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

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.
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2021.02.09
"Geostrategic Challenges Facing the US & Japan in 2021+" Hosted by the Japan Society of New Orleans Featuring Mr. Richard Fontaine and Dr. Tomohiko Satake
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2021.02.09
"The Impact on Japan of Geostrategic Challenges in Asia: Two Perspectives" Hosted by the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati Featuring Mr. Jacob Schlesinger and Mr. Hiroyuki Akita
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2021.02.08
IINA:SF Prototyping – a Proposal for Building a National Strategy
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2021.02.05
"Japan’s Changing Role in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges" Hosted by the Japan Society of Northern California Featuring Mr. Hiroyuki Akita and Prof. Thomas Berger
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COVID-19 Interviews
2021.02.05
Repression and Resilience: Migrant Workers’ Rights in East and Southeast Asia during COVID-19
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2021.02.03
Report Publication: "Allies Growing Closer: Japan–Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition" by Dr. Jeffrey Hornung
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2021.02.01
IINA:The Ongoing Paradigm Shift under Shifting Geopolitics and Covid-19
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2021.03.05
Domestic Violence and Child Abuse: Rehabilitation for Perpetrators
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2021.03.04
SPF NUS-ISAS Joint Webinar Part 3 - The Quad and ASEAN: The Way Forward
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2021.03.09
Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration Toolkit 2.0 Launch
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2021.03.12
2nd Webinar on "Labour, Poverty and Social Activism under Covid-19" (Total 2 seminars)
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2021.03.03
1st Webinar on "Labour, Poverty and Social Activism under Covid-19" (Total 2 seminars)
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2021.02.26
The Engagement and Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2021
Press Releases
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2020.12.01
More Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards Makes for Better Climate Governance and Innovation
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2020.11.30
International Webinar “Ocean Panel’s policy recommendations: Promoting sustainable ocean economies and international partnership” (December 3, 2020)
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2020.11.26
Notice regarding extension of measures in response to coronavirus outbreak
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2020.11.26
Notice regarding SPF's winter break
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2020.11.14
Apology regarding side event at the "Reykjavik Women Leaders Global Forum 2020" on Nov. 9, 2020
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2020.10.14
New public opinion survey finds majority of Japanese population support peacebuilding activities: Invitation for online report launch and discussion
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Academic Papers
2021.02.12
[OPRI Perspectives] Environmental Impact of Oil Spill Incidents on Coral Reefs and Mangrove Forests, and Monitoring —Toward Environmental Restoration in Mauritius (J. Toyoshima et al.)
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2021.02.08
IINA:SF Prototyping – a Proposal for Building a National Strategy
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2021.02.01
IINA:The Ongoing Paradigm Shift under Shifting Geopolitics and Covid-19
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2021.02.01
IINA:A New Threat in the Sea of Japan – Chinese Fishing Boats and Resource Depletion
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Ocean Newsletter
2021.01.05
Ocean Newsletter No. 490 of OPRI (Ocean Policy Research Institute) is now available.
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2020.12.22
IINA:“Thinking Machines” on the battlefield and Their Impact on Deterrence
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Asia Peace Initiatives Department
2021.02.05up
Repression and Resilience: Migrant Workers’ Rights in East and Southeast Asia during COVID-19
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Asia Peace Initiatives Department
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The Future of Democracy in Indonesia in a Post-COVID-19 World: Interview with Dr. Ilham Habibie
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Ocean Policy Research Institute
2020.12.03up
International Webinar “Ocean Panel’s policy recommendations" (December 3, 2020)
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Asia Peace Initiatives Department
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2020.12.01
More Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards Makes for Better Climate Governance and Innovation
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Press Release
2020.11.30
International Webinar “Ocean Panel’s policy recommendations: Promoting sustainable ocean economies and international partnership” (December 3, 2020)
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Press Release
2020.11.26
Notice regarding extension of measures in response to coronavirus outbreak
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2020.11.26
Notice regarding SPF's winter break
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2020.11.14
Apology regarding side event at the "Reykjavik Women Leaders Global Forum 2020" on Nov. 9, 2020
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Press Release
2020.10.14
New public opinion survey finds majority of Japanese population support peacebuilding activities: Invitation for online report launch and discussion