Jeffrey Hornung "Allies Growing Closer: Japan–Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition"

This report describes the different types of cooperation in the security domain between Japan and European countries, the two most reliable allies for the United States in light of the current resurgence of great power competition.

By Jeffrey Hornung, Rand Institute

Repression and Resilience: COVID-19 Response Measures and Migrants Workers in Major East and Southeast Asian Destinations

SPF and the Human Rights Working Group (Indonesia) co-conducted a research on Covid-19 response measures and challenges faced by migrant workers in 7 destination countries and regions in Asia, namely Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

By Human Rights Working Group (HRWG)

Gender Diversity and Climate Innovation

The ongoing climate crisis is an urgent challenge for humanity. In this report, we make a case for this by studying the state of gender diversity among listed companies across the world, and its implications for climate action and innovation. The objective of this research is to examine the influence of gender diversity on climate governance, climate performance, innovation and climate innovation.

By BloombergNEF, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Public Support for Peacebuilding: Public Attitudes in Japan towards Peacebuilding and Dialogue with Armed Groups

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources, a UK-based peace NGO, conducted an online public survey in December 2019 to better understand Japanese people's attitudes and perceptions about peacebuilding. This survey provides new insights into the Japanese people's understanding of peacebuilding and their perceptions of peace efforts. 

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources

The Role of Entrepreneurship in Closing Gender Gaps in Myanmar

Often referred to as Asia’s last “frontier market”, Myanmar is a country experiencing rapid socio-economic change as a result of private sector expansion and entrepreneurial ecosystem development. The report showcases ten innovative businesses, outlining their motivation, vision, management structures, and business models used to drive development of enterprises, products, and services to serve women employees and customers.

By Emerging Markets Entrepreneurs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Civil Liberties and Democratization in ASEAN: Challenges and Recommendations for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation has been conducting research on democracy and civil liberties in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, in collaboration with the Habibie Center, an Indonesian think tank. This report summarizes the challenges of the three countries on democracy and civil liberties, and their recommendations to respective governments and civil society.

By The Habibie Center