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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
Integrating Gender in the DNA of Peacebuilding: Learning with Peers

Integrating Gender in the DNA of Peacebuilding: Learning with Peers

This report discusses the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda and its challenges in achieving gender equality in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Despite efforts and research, obstacles persist. The report gathered gender experts from 13 peacebuilding organizations worldwide to share experiences in gender mainstreaming.

By 13 peacebuilding organizations around the world, led by Conciliation Resources and CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

July 28, 2023
Like-Minded Allies? Indo-Pacific Partners’ Views on Possible Changes in the U.S. Relationship with Taiwan

Like-Minded Allies? Indo-Pacific Partners’ Views on Possible Changes in the U.S. Relationship with Taiwan

The Japan-U.S. program worked with the RAND Corporation in the U.S., for a research project from 2022-2023 on allies' perspectives on possible changes in the U.S. relatinship with Taiwan. The findings of this research have been published as “Like-Minded Allies? Indo-Pacific Partners’ Views on Possible Changes in the U.S. Relationship with Taiwan” on RAND's website.

By Jeffrey W. Hornung, Miranda Priebe, Bryan Rooney, Patrick Hulme, Nobuhiko Tamaki, Yu Inagaki

July 21, 2023
Financing the Blue Economy in Asia

Financing the Blue Economy in Asia

This research was conducted by Tameo Impact Fund Solutions, a Swiss impact investing specialist, to understand the current state of the market for blue finance instruments used in Asia with a specific focus on blue bonds and blue loans.

July 10, 2023
Japan Matters for America/America Matters for Japan (2023)

Japan Matters for America/America Matters for Japan (2023)

SPF's Japan-U.S. Program and the East-West Center in Washington D.C. have published the fourth edition of the “Japan Matters for America/America Matters for Japan” (JMA/AMJ) booklet.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, East-West Center

July 10, 2023
Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —

Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —

The Study Group on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security (chaired by Professor Tatsujiro Suzuki, Nagasaki University), established by the Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, has published a set of policy recommendations entitled "Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role— In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants.”

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

May 10, 2023
Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —

Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —

The Study Group on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security (chaired by Professor Tatsujiro Suzuki, Nagasaki University), established by the Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, has published a set of policy recommendations entitled "Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role— In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants.”

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

May 10, 2023
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