Report－Balance Sheet of US Allies and Implication for Japanese Alliance Policy

There is no doubt that the Japan-U.S. Alliance remains the cornerstone of Japanese security policy as well as being the most rational means for providing for Japan’s national defense. However, in the United States, criticism of unilateralism or asymmetry in the Japan-U.S. Alliance remains persistent. Thus, it is likely that the U.S. will demand its allies to share an ever greater portion of the defense burden in the future.

English Edition of the “Ocean White Paper 2018” Now Available

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

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

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

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)