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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
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The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal
Kent E. Calder

Kent E. Calder "The Bay of Bengal: Political-Economic Transition and Strategic Implications"

By Prof. Kent E. Calder Director, Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University

August 9, 2018
Leveraging the full spectrum of philanthropic capital towards impact

Leveraging the full spectrum of philanthropic capital towards impact

Foundations are well-positioned to take the lead as market catalysts and ecosystem builders. This report documents the extraordinary journeys taken by three leading foundations in the U.S. and five in Asia Pacific to scale their impact by leveraging the full spectrum of financial and non-financial resources.

By Asian Venture Philanthropy Network

July 10, 2018
Impact Investments by Foundations in Singapore and Hong Kong

Impact Investments by Foundations in Singapore and Hong Kong

This study reviews the current state of impact investments in Singapore and Hong Kong, particularly those that have engaged with foundations. It further looks at the trends and challenges of the impact investment sector before presenting a list of recommendations.

By Pauline Tan and Swee-Sum Lam

July 3, 2018
Start-up Assistance Organizations in Indonesia: Performance, Challenges and Solutions

Start-up Assistance Organizations in Indonesia: Performance, Challenges and Solutions

In the second of a two-part series focused on SAOs in Indonesia, this report examines the performance, expectations, and challenges faced by SAOs, with particular reference to whether SAOs are meeting the expectations of entrepreneurs and investors and how gaps in expectation can be addressed.

By Angel Investment Network Indonesia (ANGIN)

July 3, 2018
Start-up Assistance Organizations in Indonesia: Taxonomy and Landscape

Start-up Assistance Organizations in Indonesia: Taxonomy and Landscape

This report dissects and maps the landscape of start-up assistance organizations (SAOs) - defined as entities that offer a spectrum of support services to entrepreneurs and ventures at different growth stages to develop successful and viable businesses - in Indonesia, and provides first insights into gender inclusion in SAO programs in Indonesia.

By Angel Investment Network Indonesia (ANGIN)

May 30, 2018
Aaron L. Friedberg

Aaron L. Friedberg "The Authoritarian Challenge: China, Russia and the Threat to the Liberal International Order"

By Aaron L. Friedberg Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Princeton University

August 27, 2017
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