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未来に咲き誇る花の輪を。Pacific Island Nations Weeks　Event Period: July 8 (Mon) - 13 (Sat), and July 15 (Mon) - 19 (Fri), 2024 Venue: Sasakawa Peace Foundation Building (Toranomon) Access: 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toranomon Station
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July 8-19, 2024

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Solving Problems, Deepening Ties, Working Together: SPF's Pacific Island Nations Program
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Solving Problems, Deepening Ties, Working Together: SPF's Pacific Island Nations Program

As a fellow Pacific maritime nation, Japan has always had close ties with Pacific island nations. Since the establishment of the Pacific Island Nations Fund in 1989, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, as a private organization, has worked to encourage exchange, foster human resource development, and contribute to regional stability and prosperity. Learn more about the history of this program and the work that we are carrying out with partners across the region.

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July 5, 2024

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04Jul2024

Conversation with world-acclaimed social entrepreneurs – Philippines‘ CARD MRI and WELgee's Initiatives

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01Jul2024

Special Seminar "The Faroe Islands: Bridging Oceans Through Friendly Relations, Trade, and Tourism"

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29May2024

Experiences from NATO and Japan – Women, Peace, and Security in the Defense Sector

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21May2024

Panel discussion with H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary "War or Peace? Security Challenges and Global Outlook"

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17May2024

Seminar "Progress and Challenges in Promoting a Sustainable Blue Economy in Palau"

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14May2024

Creating Impact and Revenue in the Impact Economy Examples from SITARA

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Bridging oceans between the Faroe Islands and Japan

On July 1, 2024, OPRI-SPF welcomed H. E. Mr. Høgni Hoydal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry, and Trade, as the keynote speaker for a special seminar.

July 5, 2024
Essays and Commentary

IINA: The Beijing Talks between China’s President Xi Jinping and Taiwan’s Former President Ma Ying-jeou ― A Strategy to Utilize Public Opinion in China on Taiwan

On April 10, 2024, Prime Minister Kishida visited the United States to hold the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden. Partly due to the high level of attention on this summit meeting, the talks held on the same day between China’s President Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, the former president of Taiwan then visiting Beijing, went largely unreported in the Japanese media.

June 28, 2024
Essays and Commentary

IINA: Financial Services Targeted by Cyberattacks: Changes in the Geopolitical Environment and the Increase in DDoS Attacks

Perhaps some of the readers of this paper have experienced trouble with mobile payments recently. You could not use your mobile app when you thought you would buy coffee on your way to work in the morning. When you went to pay for your lunch you could not use mobile payments.

June 24, 2024
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Japan–U.S. Program

Japan–U.S. Program

Acting as a hub of experts and intellectual information to strengthen the Japan–U.S. relationship and maintain regional peace and stability
Security Studies Program

Security Studies Program

Helping to bring peace and stability to Japan and the greater Indo-Pacific region
Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

Providing study abroad scholarships for future leaders in Japan
Strategic Dialogue and Exchange Program

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

Peacebuilding Program

Pursuing resolutions to lingering conflicts and the establishment of peace
Social Innovation Program

Social Innovation Program

Envisioning a society where women in Asia can realize their full potential
Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

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

The Ocean Policy Research Institute
Division of Ocean Vision and Action

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

The 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

Essays and Commentary

Security Studies Program

IINA: The Beijing Talks between China’s President Xi Jinping and Taiwan’s Former President Ma Ying-jeou ― A Strategy to Utilize Public Opinion in China on Taiwan

By Katsuya Yamamoto, Program Director and Senior Research Fellow, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

On April 10, 2024, Prime Minister Kishida visited the United States to hold the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden. Partly due to the high level of attention on this summit meeting, the talks held on the same day between China’s President Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, the former president of Taiwan then visiting Beijing, went largely unreported in the Japanese media.

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June 28, 2024

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Security Studies Program

IINA: Financial Services Targeted by Cyberattacks: Changes in the Geopolitical Environment and the Increase in DDoS Attacks

Perhaps some of the readers of this paper have experienced trouble with mobile payments recently. You could not use your mobile app when you thought you would buy coffee on your way to work in the morning. When you went to pay for your lunch you could not use mobile payments.

By Jun Osawa, Senior Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

June 24, 2024
Security Studies Program

SPF China Observer: The Shape of Community of Shared Future for Mankind as Seen from Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Press Conference at National People’s Congress

Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Politburo member) held a press conference for domestic and foreign journalists at the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 7. Compared with situations in 2012 when Xi Jinping took office as China’s top leader, not only has the US-China rivalry intensified since then, but recently there have also been signs of change in the domestic economy, with the internal and external environment surrounding China becoming increasingly severe.

By Ichiro Inoue, Professor, Graduate School of Policy Studies, Kwansei Gakuin University

June 19, 2024
Security Studies Program

IINA: Anticipated Role of African Nations as Emerging Gas Suppliers: Addressing Dependency on Russian LNG and Exploring Diversified Sourcing Opportunities

Nearly two years have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Western push for energy de-Russification is yielding some outcomes. Yet, there are persistent calls for increased imports of Russian natural gas, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), which remains unaffected by European Union (EU) embargoes. In this context, the potential inclusion of African nations as alternative gas suppliers could bolster the Western strategy of reducing dependence on Russia. This paper examines the dilemma of expanding Russian LNG imports, a challenge to the EU’s de-Russification efforts, and underscores the significance of gas sourcing diversification from African countries.

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

June 3, 2024
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Ocean Policy Research Institute (Division of Island Nations)

Solving Problems, Deepening Ties, Working Together: SPF's Pacific Island Nations Program

As a fellow Pacific maritime nation, Japan has always had close ties with Pacific island nations. Since the establishment of the Pacific Island Nations Fund in 1989, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, as a private organization, has worked to encourage exchange, foster human resource development, and contribute to regional stability and prosperity. Learn more about the history of this program and the work that we are carrying out with partners across the region.

July 5, 2024
Solving Problems, Deepening Ties, Working Together: SPF's Pacific Island Nations Program
Security Challenges and Global Outlook - 25 Years of the Czech Republic
Security Studies Program

Security Challenges and Global Outlook - 25 Years of the Czech Republic's NATO Membership –

The Security Studies Program and the Japan-U.S. Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) were pleased to host a conversation with H.E. Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo.

June 6, 2024
In the Turbulent International Order: Prospects of U.S., China, and Taiwan Relationships, and Implications for the Japan-U.S. Alliance
Japan-U.S. Program

In the Turbulent International Order: Prospects of U.S., China, and Taiwan Relationships, and Implications for the Japan-U.S. Alliance

Speakers: Ms. Bonnie Glaser (Managing Director, Indo-Pacific Program, German Marshall Fund) and Mr. Nobukatsu Kanehara (Executive Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation)

April 12, 2024
The Global Climate Change Nexus: The Impact of U.S. Initiatives on U.S. Cooperation
Japan-U.S. Program

The Global Climate Change Nexus: The Impact of U.S. Initiatives on U.S. Cooperation

The Japan-U.S. Program and Security Studies Program of SPF hosted a fireside chat on March 14th (Thursday) in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, featuring Mr. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States for International Climate Policy.

April 12, 2024
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Reports and Publications

Urgent Proposals toward Sustaining Non-Use of Nuclear Arms and Maintenance of Nuclear Order—Ahead of the 2024 Japan-U.S. Summit—

Urgent Proposals toward Sustaining Non-Use of Nuclear Arms and Maintenance of Nuclear Order—Ahead of the 2024 Japan-U.S. Summit—
G7 and G20 Digital Gender Gap Engagement

G7 and G20 Digital Gender Gap Engagement
Closing the Gender Finance Gap: Mapping the Opportunity for Gender Lens Investing in the Philippines

Closing the Gender Finance Gap: Mapping the Opportunity for Gender Lens Investing in the Philippines
Reconstructing Masculinities: Gender dynamics after conflict in Aceh, Maluku and Bangsamoro Mindanao

Reconstructing Masculinities: Gender dynamics after conflict in Aceh, Maluku and Bangsamoro Mindanao
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