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Asia and Middle East Program

Building a Foundation of Trust Between Japan, Asia, and the Middle East to Fortify Solidarity and Engender Peaceful Coexistence
In Asia, economic growth and regional integration has accelerated the process of globalization. At the same time, inequality and inequity in the region continues, which requires greater protection and empowerment of socially vulnerable populations, including women and minorities. Meanwhile, the Middle East remains unstable due to intra-regional conflicts and strained relations with other countries. However, the region’s geopolitical importance has been reaffirmed, and the region's role in supporting global peace, stability, sustainable growth, and economic development is more important than ever. Furthermore, from a geopolitical and security perspective, it is becoming increasingly important to strengthen and develop relations between the region and Japan.
 
In January 2022, the Asia Peace Initiatives Program and the Middle East and Islam Program merged into the newly established Asia and Middle East Program.

Our Approach in Asia

While shining a light on the shared history and embracing the rich diversity across Asia, we undertake field-based activities, research, information sharing, and create policy recommendations to support the development of inclusive societies where the most marginalized regions, minorities, and vulnerable populations are heard and valued. Additionally, we believe collaboration with our Asian neighbors will revitalize Japanese society as it confronts a multitude of pressing challenges. It is this conviction that drives us to build equal and fruitful partnerships with Asian nations and create networks to connect all of our citizens.

Our Approach in the Middle East

In the Middle East, we aim to contribute to the development of both societies and world peace by building mutual understanding and trust between Japan and countries in the Middle East by working with those countries to resolve global issues. We also support initiatives such as facilitating research and policy dialogues covering political, diplomatic, social, and cultural themes to advocate for increased joint collaboration with Middle Eastern countries.

We are also developing initiatives to strengthen relations with Islamic countries in Asia as part of our efforts to promote understanding of Islam in Japan.

News

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Providing new avenues for research into Japanese military operations in Northeast India during WWII

January 16, 2023
SPF NOW

Interview with Dr. Ufuk Ulutaş, Chairman of Center for Strategic Research, and Dr. Mesut Özcan, Director of Diplomacy Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye

November 14, 2022
Seminars

Social Challenges and Initiatives in the Middle East: With a Journalist from Jordan

November 8, 2022
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Project List of FY2022

Project Name Year
Engaging Northeast India in ActEast Third year of a three-year project
Enhancing Responsible Business Conduct Third year of a three-year project
Dialogue and Resonance in Asia Second year of a three-year project
Preserving and Sharing Histories and Memories of North East India and Asia First year of a three-year project
Building Models towards Inclusive Society in Asia First year of a five-year project
Research and Study on Men and Masculinities in Asia Single-year project
Imphal Peace Museum Project Ⅲ Single-year project
Women's Empowerent in Iran and Japan Ⅱ Single-year project
Human Exchanges between Japan and the Middle Eastern Countries First year of a three-year project
UK-Japan Joint Research: Foundation for Original, Team-Based Research in the Modern Middle East Phase Ⅲ. First year of a three-year project
Research on Muslim in Japanese Society First year of a three-year project
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Reports and Publications

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

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

Community-based Care for Older Persons: Implications from China, Korea and Vietnam-

Community-based Care for Older Persons: Implications from China, Korea and Vietnam-

"Women, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment" Published

Report for the Study on Creating New Roles for Men in Gender Equality

Report for the Study on Creating New Roles for Men in Gender Equality

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Staff

Nobuyuki Konishi (Director)
Miko Maekawa (Senior Research Fellow)
Yui Nakamura (Senior Program Officer)
Fumiko Okamoto (Senior Program Officer)
Takahiro Yokoyama (Senior Program Officer)
Sanae Hayashi (Program Officer)
Sachiyo Ito (Program Officer)
Masako Iwashina (Program Officer)
Jinya Mizutani (Program Officer)
Ayuko Takahashi (Program Officer)
Akihiro Ueda (Program Officer)

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THE SASAKAWA PAN ASIA FUND banner

This page has information about the Sasakawa Pan Asia Fund activities until FY 2017.

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This page has information about the Sasakawa Middle East Islam Fund activities until FY 2017.

 

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