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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
WEPs Transparency and Accountability Framework

WEPs Transparency and Accountability Framework

Japanese version of WEPs Transparency and Accountability Framework report is released to help companies encourage gender-related information disclosure and promote gender equality.

March 23, 2023
Stakeholder Research for Successful Investment in South East Asia

Stakeholder Research for Successful Investment in South East Asia

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation surveyed Japanese stakeholders investing in Southeast Asia to find out what kind of support and intervention Southeast Asian women entrepreneurs need in order to secure funding from Japanese investors.

By AVPN Sasakawa Peace Foundation

March 23, 2023
Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

This publication closely looks at the concept and practices of defense diplomacy conducted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

By Junichi Araki

January 6, 2023
Defense Diplomacy of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

This publication closely looks at the concept and practices of defense diplomacy conducted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

By Goro Matsumura

January 6, 2023
Defense Diplomacy of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

This publication closely looks at the concept and practices of defense diplomacy conducted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

By Tomohisa Takei

January 6, 2023
Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

This publication closely looks at the concept and practices of defense diplomacy conducted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

By Junichi Araki

January 6, 2023
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