Proposals for Reducing Nuclear Risks and New Nuclear Arms Control - On the Occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the A-bombings

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF)

Toward Improving the Effectiveness of Extended Deterrence in the Japan-U.S. Alliance -To make the “nuclear umbrella” be real-

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF)

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal, located in Central America and connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, has attracted much attention in recent years. In addition to U.S. President Trump's insistence on the "return of the Canal," abnormal weather and other factors have caused the water level of the Canal to drop, affecting logistics in Japan and other parts of the world. An examination of the problems posed by the Panama Canal suggests to us that it is important not only to stabilize the water level of the Canal, but also to establish safe navigation throughout the world.

By OPRI Perspectives

War 3.0: the Rapid Change of Warfare - Deepening Deterrence in the New (Space and Cyber) Domains -

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF)

Publication of the English Book “The Battles of Imphal and Kohima: Japanese Operations in Northeast India”

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) has published the English book The Battles of Imphal and Kohima: Japanese Operations in Northeast India, an excerpt version of Senshi Sōsho: Imphal Operation.

Soft Recognition: Enabling Participation of Self-Determination Groups in Intergovernmental Organisations

This report examines the interrelationship between international affairs and domestic politics. In today's globalized world, challenges such as climate change, migration, and pandemics transcend national borders and influence domestic issues across countries. The report specifically focuses on "soft recognition" mechanisms that enable self-determining groups to participate in intergovernmental organizations, exploring both the benefits this participation offers and its potential for conflict resolution. The findings provide valuable insights for states and multilateral organizations alike.