Reports and Publications | THE SASAKAWA PEACE FOUNDATION

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

April 11, 2025

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

Trustworthiness of Nuclear Energy Questioned: 10 years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident

Ten years after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, SPF's International Peace and Security Department conducted a "Study on the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident" and compiled this final report.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, International Peace and Security Department

November 5, 2021

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

February 16, 2021

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)

January 28, 2021

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

December 1, 2020

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

October 29, 2020

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

September 15, 2020

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