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Setting the stage for greater gender parity in politics: SPF and the Academy for Gender Parity team up to train aspiring women politicians

From the halls of government to boardrooms around the world, a persistent lack of female representation in leadership positions continues to pose an enduring challenge. When considering political representation specifically, Asia as a region lags behind the international average for the number of women in parliament according to the latest report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, and Japan in particular ranks 165th out of 193 countries, the lowest position of any G20 country.

Accord Spotlight "Pathways to Peace Talks: Supporting Early Dialogue" incorporates SPF peacebuilding experience in southern Thailand

As part of efforts to promote innovation in conflict resolution and work toward a more peaceful society, the UK-based organization Conciliation Resources has published Accord Spotlight, an internationally acclaimed journal series that compiles rigorous analysis of peace processes from around the world. Each issue takes an in-depth look into a particular conflict or peacebuilding theme based on insights from local and international experts as well as the people directly affected by the conflict.

Pamphlet now available for "Rustle of Spring, Whiff of Gunpowder: Documentaries from Northeast India"

From October 11-14, 2019, the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival (YIDFF) in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation will feature a Special Program entitled “Rustle of Spring, Whiff of Gunpowder: Documentaries from Northeast India.” With the distinction of being the first international documentary film festival in Asia, YIDFF has gained international renown having featured a number of acclaimed documentary films throughout its 30-year history.

Asia Strategy Initiative (ASI): Policy Memorandum #3 "U.S.-Japan Cooperation on Indo-Pacific Regional Architecture"

Japan and the United States both benefit from actively engaging in the dynamic Indo-Pacific region. Each country has an interest in a future regional order that is based on the rule of law, transparent governance, secure sea lanes, high-quality development, and free and open rules for trade and investment. This policy memo assesses the current trajectories of both countries’ Indo-Pacific strategies and puts forward actionable recommendations for advancing regional architecture.