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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

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

Urgent Proposal on the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water: An Analysis Based on Scenario Planning

The Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) and Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) have published a set of policy recommendations entitled "Urgent Proposal on the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water: An Analysis Based on Scenario Planning.”

By Security Studies Program, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

December 11, 2023

Photobook “Tak Bai 2004: Taste of Memories” (Thai and English)

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Peacebuilding Program has produced a photobook, "Tak Bai 2004: Taste of Memories" as part of the Deep South Museum and Archives' Initiative project in collaboration with the Silpakorn University in Thailand. The book is available in Thai and English.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Silpakorn University (Thailand)

November 9, 2023

Impact Report: Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA)

SPF, together with DFAT and ygap, developed the concept of GLIA with the goal of ESOs to experiment with approaches to integrate gender lens to their work. This Impact Report analyzed the progress made by ESOs and practitioners engaged with GLIA.

September 26, 2023

Measuring Impact -Introduction-

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation set up the Asia Women Impact Fund (AWIF) with a clear intention to make positive social impact, especially on women and girls in Asia, through our investment. But then, how can we communicate our intentions to others?

September 11, 2023

The Training Manual for Deradicalization and Rehabilitation of Violent Extremist Offenders in Bangladesh

The Peacebuilding Program has developed a manual for de-radicalization programs in Bangladesh in response to the rise of violent extremism in the country. The manual is based on rigorous analysis of the conflict and political background and aims to design effective interventions for violent extremists, former prisoners, and vulnerable groups at high risk of radicalization.

By The Center for Genocide Studies at the University of Dhaka

July 28, 2023

PHILANTHROPY TREND 2022 - Report on the Growth of Philanthropy Sector in Indonesia（in partnership with Filantropi Indonesia）

This report examines the performance of corporate and family foundations in Indonesia, along with corporate CSR activities, from 2018 to 2020, including the pandemic's first year.

By Filantropi Indonesia